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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 moderate crime levels, with around 98 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
8/10
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
46.21(+26%)
Public order
16.16(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.25(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+36%)
Shoplifting
9.03(+30%)
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 61 recent sales, the median property price is £142,000 in Port Talbot 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 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
Detached9£240,000
Semi-Detached13£178,000
Terraced39£130,000

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

SA131HW

Talbot Road

SA131YS

Jersey Street

SA131AF

Brynheulog Street

SA131AT

Danybryn Road

SA131EL

Tanygroes Street

SA139AA

Eagle Street

SA139AT

Eagle Street

SA131PP

Cound Terrace

SA131DY

Beverley Street

SA131EH

Tanygroes Street

SA131ZU

Eagle Street

SA127YL

Eagle Street

SA131EE

Tanygroes Street

SA131EU

Abbey Road

SA131NW

Station Road

SA131SP

Talbot Road

SA131ST

Park View

SA131YB

Edward Street

SA131AG

Bridge Street

SA131YA

Prior Street

SA131YD

Carlos Street

SA131AQ

Ford Road

SA131PA

Forge Road

SA131SL

Gower Street

SA131EY

Mayfield Street

SA131BP

Oakwood Street

SA131HQ

Broad Street

SA131NT

Station Road

SA132UR

Gwar Y Caeau

SA139DE

Eagle Street

SA131AS

Evans Street

SA131BT

Tydraw Street

SA131EB

Beverley Street

SA131LZ

Station Road

SA131DL

Eagle Mews

SA131PG

Forge Road

SA131YT

Ford Road

SA132EG

Penycae Road

SA131AY

King Street

SA131DS

Villiers Street

SA131JH

Courtland Place

SA131SW

Theodore Road

SA131AR

James Street

SA131BJ

Velindre Street

SA131NR

Station Road

SA131PF

Forge Road

SA132UY

Tanygroes Place

SA126RL

Eagle Street

SA132EL

Penycae Road

SA131ER

York Place

SA132HE

Tydraw Hill

SA128RF

Cwmavon Road

SA131AZ

Cross Street

SA131NF

Glan Afan

SA128RD

Cwmavon Road

SA131BB

Oakwood Place

SA131BL

Mansel Street

SA131JD

Station Road

SA131LB

Talbot Road

SA132EP

Penycae Road

SA131ED

Tanygroes 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.