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About

Port Talbot ward is located on the eastern side of the town of Port Talbot, bordering the River Afan and the Margam district. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from different periods, and is served by local shops and community facilities along streets like Talbot Road. The ward includes the Sandfields area, known for its grid-like street layout developed in the early 20th century to house steelworkers and their families.

The landscape is largely urban, with industrial views dominated by the Port Talbot Steelworks, a major local employer. Green spaces include the playing fields at Marston Stadium and the Afan Valley Park. The area's identity is closely tied to the steel industry, with the towering blast furnaces and associated infrastructure forming a constant backdrop to daily life in the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Port Talbot has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Port Talbot is £40,065 per year. Port Talbot is home to around 5,756 people, with a population density of about 1,457.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Port Talbot Population
5,756
Population density
1,457 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.09(+27%)
Public order
18.59(+126%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.9(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.42(+42%)
Shoplifting
9.73(+51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,104
88.72%
Bangladeshi
270
4.69%
Indian
64
1.11%
Other White
61
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.63%
Total population: 5,753

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,234
25.85%
No qualifications
1,059
22.18%
Level 3 (A level)
831
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
749
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
473
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 4,774

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
924
36.32%
Owns with a mortgage
807
31.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
441
17.33%
Other social rented
230
9.04%
Other forms of private rent
82
3.22%
Total households: 2,544

Property prices in Port Talbot

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Port Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £285,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Port Talbot 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£237,500
Semi-Detached13£179,950
Terraced43£135,000

10 years median price trend in Port Talbot

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

All postcodes in Port Talbot

SA131BW

Evelyn Terrace

SA131YH

Glyndwr Street

SA131PF

Forge Road

SA131PP

Cound Terrace

SA128RD

Cwmavon Road

SA131BP

Oakwood Street

SA131HW

Talbot Road

SA132BQ

Port Talbot

SA131EL

Tanygroes Street

SA131YS

Jersey Street

SA131HY

Talbot Road

SA131AF

Brynheulog Street

SA131YP

Margaret Street

SA131ST

Park View

SA131ES

George Street

SA126RL

Eagle Street

SA132EW

The Uplands

SA132UR

Gwar Y Caeau

SA131NH

Station Road

SA131AW

James Street

SA131JJ

Courtland Place

SA131NU

Forge Road

SA131YG

Edward Street

SA132YA

Port Talbot

SA131AN

Pont Street

SA131NF

Glan Afan

SA131EE

Tanygroes Street

SA131PY

Lower West End

SA132UY

Tanygroes Place

SA131LA

Talbot Road

SA131BE

Oakwood Street

SA131PQ

Port Talbot

SA131YL

Ynys Street

SA131LE

Maes Y Cwrt Terrace

SA131BJ

Velindre Street

SA131AJ

Ford Road

SA131YE

Bath Street

SA131JH

Courtland Place

SA131XA

Grove Place

SA131LD

Cwrt Ucha Terrace

SA131BZ

Joseph Street

SA131BH

Mansel Street

SA139DE

Eagle Street

SA131FA

Calfaria Close

SA131EH

Tanygroes Street

SA131HU

Talbot Road

SA131DQ

Trefelin Street

SA131SN

Rice Street

SA132EH

Penycae Road

SA132ET

Bay View

SA132EY

Danyffynnon

SA131ER

York Place

SA131LZ

Station Road

SA131AR

James Street

SA131BS

Oakwood Lane

SA132ER

Saron Cottages

SA131EG

Tanygroes Street

SA131EJ

Port Talbot

SA131DE

Station Road

SA132EB

Ynys Y Gored

SA131XN

Eagle Street

SA131EU

Abbey Road

SA131PU

Upper West End

SA131AZ

Cross Street

SA131AA

Eagle Street

SA131HN

Talbot Road

SA131YT

Ford Road

SA132HA

Caerhendy

SA139DB

Eagle Street

SA131YY

Reginald Street

SA131EB

Beverley Street

SA131LX

Station Road

SA131UU

South Parade

SA131NW

Station Road

SA131HX

Grove Place

SA131US

Forge Road

SA131SW

Theodore Road

SA131YD

Carlos Street

SA131PR

Wyndham Street

SA131YW

Ynys Street

SA131SH

Talcennau Road

SA131EF

Brynheulog Place

SA131EN

Grange Street

SA131PS

Chapel Terrace

SA131DY

Beverley Street

SA131LY

Penrhyn Street

SA132UU

Tanygroes Street

SA131YA

Prior Street

SA131BT

Tydraw Street

SA131AE

Hafod Street

SA131EY

Mayfield Street

SA131AL

Danybryn Road

SA131AS

Evans Street

SA131EZ

Grove Place

SA131DS

Villiers Street

SA131AP

Holland Street

SA131YR

Jersey Street

SA131NR

Station Road

SA131AY

King Street

SA131HB

Abbey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.