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Margam and Tai-bach

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About

Margam is a large, mostly rural ward stretching from the coast up into the Margam Moors. It contains the historic Margam Abbey and the expansive Margam Country Park, a popular destination with its museum and deer herd. The area includes the Port Talbot Steelworks, a dominant industrial presence along the shoreline, and the residential neighbourhood of Margam itself sits inland from the works.

Tai-bach is a compact residential area located directly north of the steelworks, forming part of the wider Port Talbot town. Its housing is primarily post-war, consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes. The ward is bordered by the River Afan to the west and is close to the shopping facilities and transport links of the town centre, including the nearby railway station.

Area overview

On average Margam and Tai-bach has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Margam and Tai-bach is £45,195 per year. Margam and Tai-bach is home to around 7,833 people, with a population density of about 143.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Margam and Tai-bach Population
7,833
Population density
143.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.49(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.85(-25%)
Shoplifting
10.6(+53%)
Public order
8.68(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.28(-10%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,447
95.06%
Other White
81
1.03%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
39
0.5%
Indian
38
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.47%
Total population: 7,834

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,623
25.5%
No qualifications
1,526
23.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,096
17.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
959
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
9.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,323
38.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,073
31.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
12.15%
Other social rented
365
10.66%
Social rents from council
142
4.15%
Total households: 3,424

Property prices in Margam and Tai-bach

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £161,750 in Margam and Tai-bach area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Margam and Tai-bach in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£272,500
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached42£165,000
Terraced21£125,000

10 years median price trend in Margam and Tai-bach

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach.

All postcodes in Margam and Tai-bach

SA132DR

Knox Street

SA132AA

Margam Road

SA132AE

Cyncoed Road

SA132DE

Margam Road

SA132NS

Heol-Y-Deiliaid

SA132BR

Margam Road

SA132ND

Abbots Close

SA132PB

Water Street

SA132TH

Margam and Tai-bach

SA132TR

Cwrt Y Carw

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.