Postcode SA12 6AX is located in an urban city, within the Aberavon ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberafan area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aberafan is £36,165 per year. The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vivian Park.
Aberafan has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberafan has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aberafan is £36,165 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA12 6AX.
The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Port Talbot Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Port Talbot Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vivian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vivian Park |
| 0.3 mi | Aberavon Park | Small | Walking directions to Aberavon Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 in Aberavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £250,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £109,500 |
10 year median price trend in Aberavon
In the SA12 6AX postcode area, located within Aberafan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 6AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa | Addison Place, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6QL | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.5 mi | Morrison Road Late Shop | Morrison Court, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6TH | Walking directions to Morrison Road Late Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.