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SA12 7DJ

Aberafon Road

Aberavon

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Detailed insights for SA12 7DJ

Overview

Postcode SA12 7DJ 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 Baglan, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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
67.4%
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 the United Kingdom, 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

67.4%

Approximately 67.4% 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 7DJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Baglan located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA12 7DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Baglan

N/A

Walking directions to Baglan

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA12 7DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVivian ParkMediumWalking directions to Vivian Park

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
494.5 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
220
83.65%
African
9
3.42%
Other Asian
8
3.04%
Other White
8
3.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.52%
Total population: 263

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
84
38.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
17.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.5%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
53.33%
Social rents from council
19
14.07%
Owns outright
18
13.33%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
9
6.67%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Aberavon

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £145K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Aberavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £275,000.

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
Detached1£260,000£260
Semi-Detached15£141,750£148
Terraced41£117,000£125

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£116,000
2026£260,000£168,550£128,000
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£118
2026£260£193£156
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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2025160, Lingfield Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 6QASemi-DetachedFreehold£127,000
27 Mar 202669, Vivian Park Drive, Port Talbot, SA12 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,500
06 Jun 202597, Abbottsmoor, Port Talbot, SA12 6DASemi-DetachedLeasehold£70,000
21 Mar 202543, Abbottsmoor, Port Talbot, SA12 6DASemi-DetachedLeasehold£183,000
01 May 2026104, Abbottsmoor, Port Talbot, SA12 6DTTerracedLeasehold£199,950

Schools

In the SA12 7DJ postcode area, located within Aberafan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 7DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableAwel Y Môr Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Junior SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 7DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA12 7DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsChristchurch Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7DAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miMorrison Road Late ShopMorrison Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6THWalking directions to Morrison Road Late Shop
0.3 miLidlAfan Way, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7BZWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 7DJ, 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
ParishBaglan MoorsW04001021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AberafanW02000215
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 017BW01000885
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 7DJ

Is SA12 7DJ (Aberafan) safe?

The area around SA12 7DJ 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 7DJ?

The median sale price around SA12 7DJ in Aberafan is £125,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 7DJ?

There are 9 schools close to SA12 7DJ, including Awel Y Môr Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Junior School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA12 7DJ?

The closest station to SA12 7DJ is Baglan, about 1,566 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA12 7DJ?

SA12 7DJ 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 7DJ (Aberafan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 7DJ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.