Postcode insights

SA12 9AD

Brooklands

Bryn and Cwmavon

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Detailed insights for SA12 9AD

Overview

Postcode SA12 9AD is located in a rural town, within the Bryn and Cwmavon ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cwmafan & Bryn area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cwmafan & Bryn is £41,620 per year. The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Cwmafan & Bryn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 244 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Cwmafan & Bryn has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cwmafan & Bryn is £41,620 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA12 9AD.

Transport

The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
1,578.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.09(-8%)
Public order
13.32(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.06(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.08(-31%)
Other crime
3.17(+51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
96.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
2.14%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
32.46%
Level 3 (A level)
45
19.74%
No qualifications
39
17.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.58%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
51.47%
Owns with a mortgage
49
36.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.94%
Other social rented
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Bryn and Cwmavon

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £178K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Bryn and Cwmavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£292,500£245
Semi-Detached28£150,000£162
Terraced29£130,000£135
Flats3£92,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bryn and Cwmavon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227,500£95,000£105,000
2017£194,000£104,000£87,500
2018£190,000£100,000£95,000
2019£225,000£114,500£99,500
2020£220,000£116,000£110,000
2021£230,000£129,998£115,000
2022£270,000£140,250£127,000
2023£245,000£135,500£139,975
2024£236,000£150,000£130,000
2025£320,000£150,000£130,000
2026£200,000£153,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£103£106
2017£145£106£91
2018£135£110£97
2019£163£135£97
2020£168£129£112
2021£199£147£130
2022£219£168£131
2023£221£155£137
2024£179£176£143
2025£241£158£138
2026£172£217£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bryn and Cwmavon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bryn and Cwmavon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jun 202527, Ynys Y Gwas, Port Talbot, SA12 9ABTerracedFreehold£122,000
05 Feb 20253, London Close, Port Talbot, SA12 9AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
15 Oct 202535, Depot Road, Port Talbot, SA12 9BASemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
01 Sept 202528, Depot Road, Port Talbot, SA12 9BASemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
01 Aug 202538, Depot Road, Port Talbot, SA12 9BASemi-DetachedFreehold£178,000

Schools

In the SA12 9AD postcode area, located within Cwmafan & Bryn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCwmafan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 9AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Charlotte Galsworthy

Bryn and Cwmavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Dave Whitelock

Bryn and Cwmavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Rhidian Mizen

Bryn and Cwmavon - 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
WardBryn and CwmavonW05001686
ParishCwmavonW04001023
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cwmafan & BrynW02000212
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 014CW01000900
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 9AD

Is SA12 9AD (Cwmafan & Bryn) safe?

The area around SA12 9AD records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA12 9AD?

The median sale price around SA12 9AD in Cwmafan & Bryn is £145,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 9AD?

There is 1 school close to SA12 9AD, including Cwmafan Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA12 9AD?

SA12 9AD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 244 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA12 9AD (Cwmafan & Bryn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 9AD is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Charlotte Galsworthy (Labour Party), Dave Whitelock (Labour Party) and Rhidian Mizen (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.