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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

SA131HA

Abbey Road

SA131NT

Station Road

SA132EU

Oaklands

SA131BG

Crown Street

SA127YL

Eagle Street

SA132EP

Penycae Road

SA132ES

Lletty Harri

SA131EW

Broad Street

SA131NG

Station Road

SA132EL

Penycae Road

SA131JB

Station Road

SA131AB

Manor Street

SA131SF

Broad Street

SA131AX

Afan Street

SA139AT

Eagle Street

SA131YB

Edward Street

SA132UT

Port Talbot

SA128RF

Cwmavon Road

SA131AU

King Street

SA131NN

Station Road

SA139BH

Eagle Street

SA131XW

Island Mews

SA131JD

Station Road

SA132EX

Bay View Heights

SA131HQ

Broad Street

SA131LB

Talbot Road

SA131BB

Oakwood Place

SA131DX

Trefelin Crescent

SA131YU

Villiers Street

SA131DR

Talbot Road

SA131JZ

Tydraw Place

SA131YF

Tudor Street

SA131DZ

Trefelin Crescent

SA131AT

Danybryn Road

SA131PT

Ffrwd Wyllt Cottages

SA131HD

Cambrian Place

SA131NY

Station Road

SA131AG

Bridge Street

SA131PH

Station Road

SA131EX

Station Road

SA131BR

Tydraw Street

SA131DL

Eagle Mews

SA139FP

Port Talbot

SA132EN

Penycae Road

SA131JS

Station Road

SA139AA

Eagle Street

SA131ZU

Eagle Street

SA131SP

Talbot Road

SA139FN

Port Talbot

SA131BD

Oakwood Street

SA131PA

Forge Road

SA131ET

Connaught Street

SA131BL

Mansel Street

SA132HE

Tydraw Hill

SA131DF

Oakwood Lane

SA131PG

Forge Road

SA131ED

Tanygroes Street

SA131RD

Station Road

SA132US

Broomhill

SA131AD

Hillview Terrace

SA131BQ

Ford Road

SA131SG

Devonshire Place

SA131SL

Gower Street

SA131AH

Bridge Terrace

SA132EG

Penycae Road

SA131DT

Eagle Street

SA131BX

Velindre Street

SA131DH

Talbot Road

SA131EA

Beverley Street

SA131AQ

Ford Road

SA131YN

Ynys Street

SA128RB

Cwmavon Road

Data Sources

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