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Port Talbot

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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 18.5% 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. The median sale price in Port Talbot is £155,000 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,625 and £178,000. Port Talbot is home to around 5,756 people, with a population density of about 1,457 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.5%
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

Median price: £155,000
Price per sq ft: £152
Sales (last 12 months): 70
Typical range (middle 50%): £124K – £178K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Port Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Port Talbot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£244,500£173
Semi-Detached12£177,000£165
Terraced51£143,500£144
Flats1£40,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Port Talbot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Port Talbot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£116,000£90,000
2017£152,500£110,000£89,500
2018£165,000£130,000£91,100
2019£206,000£123,750£95,000
2020£160,000£134,000£99,000
2021£210,000£137,500£115,000
2022£262,500£162,500£127,250
2023£200,000£175,000£129,750
2024£180,000£160,000£125,000
2025£240,000£172,500£135,000
2026£227,000£167,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Port Talbot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Port Talbot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£111£79
2017£139£100£87
2018£148£111£96
2019£127£114£97
2020£150£118£102
2021£173£137£116
2022£210£153£130
2023£190£167£128
2024£176£140£123
2025£195£158£140
2026£151£171£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Port Talbot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Port Talbot in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Port Talbot ward.

Local councillors

Saifur Rahaman

Port Talbot - Elected 23 Jun 2022

Labour Party

Sharon Elizabeth Freeguard

Port Talbot - Elected 23 Jun 2022

Labour Party