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SA12 9EJ

Gwaun Afan

Bryn and Cwmavon

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Detailed insights for SA12 9EJ

Overview

Postcode SA12 9EJ 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 2.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cwmafan & Bryn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 628 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Cwmafan & Bryn has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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 9EJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
6,123.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.59(-19%)
Public order
6(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.8(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
3(-59%)
Other crime
2.4(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
98.56%
Irish
2
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
33.05%
Level 3 (A level)
52
22.03%
No qualifications
34
14.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
56.25%
Owns with a mortgage
46
35.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.69%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Social rents from council
1
0.78%
Total households: 128

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 9EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 9EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202519, Gwaun Afan, Port Talbot, SA12 9EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
01 Sept 202541, Gwaun Afan, Port Talbot, SA12 9EJTerracedFreehold£179,995
16 Jul 202516, Tymaen Crescent, Port Talbot, SA12 9EAFlatsLeasehold£60,000
25 Sept 20253, Hazelwood Row, Port Talbot, SA12 9DPTerracedFreehold£100,000
19 Aug 20251, Hazelwood Row, Port Talbot, SA12 9DPTerracedFreehold£97,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 9EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 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 9EJ, 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 014DW01000901
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1991-09-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 9EJ

Is SA12 9EJ (Cwmafan & Bryn) safe?

The area around SA12 9EJ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 9EJ?

The median sale price around SA12 9EJ 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 9EJ?

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

How deprived is the area around SA12 9EJ?

SA12 9EJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 628 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 9EJ 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).

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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.