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Port Talbot East

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About

Port Talbot East is a residential district situated along the eastern side of the town. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and local amenities, with a backdrop of the surrounding hills. Its layout is defined by main roads connecting it to the town centre and the nearby M4 motorway.

The district includes Margam Park, a large country estate with a historic abbey and extensive green spaces. Industrial activity, including the Port Talbot Steelworks, is a visible presence to the west, shaping the local environment. The area functions as a practical residential zone within the wider urban setting.

Area overview

On average Port Talbot East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Port Talbot East is £40,065 per year. Port Talbot East is home to around 7,192 people, with a population density of about 827.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Port Talbot East Population
7,192
Population density
827.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.55(+16%)
Public order
14.6(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.24(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.04(+12%)
Other theft
7.51(+49%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,493
90.37%
Bangladeshi
270
3.76%
Indian
70
0.97%
Other White
65
0.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
45
0.63%
Total population: 7,185

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,484
24.84%
No qualifications
1,395
23.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
923
15.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
592
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,974

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,215
37.95%
Owns with a mortgage
983
30.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
546
17.05%
Other social rented
274
8.56%
Other forms of private rent
98
3.06%
Total households: 3,202

Property prices in Port Talbot East

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Port Talbot East area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Port Talbot East 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 Port Talbot East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£240,000
Semi-Detached18£175,250
Terraced49£125,000

10 years median price trend in Port Talbot East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Port Talbot East.

All postcodes in Port Talbot East

SA131ED

Tanygroes Street

SA131TU

Wesley Place

SA131UE

Caradoc Street

SA132ES

Lletty Harri

SA132EY

Danyffynnon

SA139FN

Port Talbot

SA131AD

Hillview Terrace

SA131JB

Station Road

SA131XW

Island Mews

SA131ET

Connaught Street

SA131LA

Talbot Road

SA131LD

Cwrt Ucha Terrace

SA131UU

South Parade

SA131EZ

Grove Place

Data Sources

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