Postcode insights

SA12 9EU

Afan Terrace

Bryn and Cwmavon

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Detailed insights for SA12 9EU

Overview

Postcode SA12 9EU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Bryn and Cwmavon ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cwmafan & Bryn area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 2.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cwmafan & Bryn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 909 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Cwmafan & Bryn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% 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 9EU.

Transport

The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
91.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.58(-72%)
Vehicle crime
6.16(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.47(-58%)
Burglary
2.74(+17%)
Public order
2.05(-75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
98.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.75%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Total population: 267

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.17%
No qualifications
49
22.9%
Level 3 (A level)
41
19.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
44.44%
Owns with a mortgage
35
29.91%
Social rents from council
11
9.4%
Other social rented
9
7.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

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 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 9EU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 9EU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20253, Tarren Terrace, Port Talbot, SA12 9HATerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Apr 20256, Afan Terrace, Port Talbot, SA12 9ETTerracedFreehold£150,000
27 Nov 20251, Afon Villas, Port Talbot, SA12 9HBTerracedFreehold£125,000
17 Nov 20252, The Bungalows, Port Talbot, SA12 9YEDetachedFreehold£185,000
21 Mar 20259, Pen Y Banc, Port Talbot, SA12 9YLSemi-DetachedFreehold£197,100

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 9EU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 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 9EU, 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 014AW01000898
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 9EU

Is SA12 9EU (Cwmafan & Bryn) safe?

The area around SA12 9EU records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 9EU?

The median sale price around SA12 9EU 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 9EU?

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

How deprived is the area around SA12 9EU?

SA12 9EU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 909 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 9EU 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.