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SA12 6UJ

Michna Street

Aberavon

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Detailed insights for SA12 6UJ

Overview

Postcode SA12 6UJ 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 134.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberafan is £36,165 per year. The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Vivian Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Aberafan has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 129 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Aberafan has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.6%

Approximately 45.6% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Aberafan is £36,165 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA12 6UJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA12 6UJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Port Talbot Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Port Talbot Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA12 6UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVivian ParkMediumWalking directions to Vivian Park
0.2 miAberavon ParkSmallWalking directions to Aberavon Park

Area Profile

Population
222
Population density
8,021.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.4(+152%)
Public order
19.28(+135%)
Other theft
8.26(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.58(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.89(-6%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
88.74%
Pakistani
6
2.7%
Other White
6
2.7%
Other Asian
5
2.25%
Indian
3
1.35%
Total population: 222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
43.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
13.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.57%
Level 3 (A level)
23
12.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.93%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
45
36%
Owns outright
24
19.2%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.2%
Social rents from council
12
9.6%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Aberavon

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£145
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £152K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £145 per square foot) in Aberavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£260,000£306
Semi-Detached16£147,375£151
Terraced40£123,000£127

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberavon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88,500£70,750
2017£160,000£115,000£65,000
2018£173,000£118,500£71,250
2019£170,250£130,000£81,000
2020£191,000£130,900£79,950
2021£180,000£165,000£85,500
2022£260,000£159,000£90,000
2023£237,500£135,000£105,000
2024£233,750£143,500£105,000
2025£240,000£143,375£117,000
2026£260,000£153,275£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberavon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£73
2017£177£121£67
2018£189£153£72
2019£186£150£81
2020£197£150£82
2021£257£184£98
2022£228£185£104
2023£262£142£104
2024£248£160£104
2025£253£151£119
2026£306£169£151
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberavon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberavon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 6UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 6UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Oct 202511, Alfred Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6ULTerracedFreehold£85,000
06 Mar 202620, Angel Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6UFTerracedFreehold£102,500
04 Jul 202516, Angel Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6UFTerracedFreehold£124,999
26 Aug 202568, Sandfields Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6LRTerracedFreehold£74,000
04 Aug 202563A, Sandfields Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6LROtherFreehold£40,000

Schools

In the SA12 6UJ postcode area, located within Aberafan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 6UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSandfields Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Junior SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Joseph's RC School and 6th Form CentreWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA12 6UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA12 6UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisaVictoria Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6QGWalking directions to Nisa

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 6UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Dacey

Aberavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Stephanie Grimshaw

Aberavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Kinnock

Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyAberafan MaestegW07000081
WardAberavonW05001679
ParishAberavonW04001019
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AberafanW02000215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 017BW01000885
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 6UJ

Is SA12 6UJ (Aberafan) safe?

The area around SA12 6UJ records about 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA12 6UJ?

The median sale price around SA12 6UJ in Aberavon is £137,500 (about £145 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 6UJ?

There are 7 schools close to SA12 6UJ, including Sandfields Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School and St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA12 6UJ?

The closest station to SA12 6UJ is Port Talbot Parkway, about 1,076 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA12 6UJ?

SA12 6UJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA12 6UJ (Aberafan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 6UJ is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Dacey (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Stephanie Grimshaw (Labour Party).