Postcode insights

SA13 1DP

Smyrna Cottages

Margam and Tai-bach

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Detailed insights for SA13 1DP

Overview

Postcode SA13 1DP is located in an urban city, within the Margam and Tai-bach ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Port Talbot East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Port Talbot East is £40,065 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Talbot Memorial Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Port Talbot East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Port Talbot East has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Port Talbot East is £40,065 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA13 1DP.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SA13 1DP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Port Talbot Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Port Talbot Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA13 1DP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miTalbot Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Talbot Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
4,227.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.91(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.26(+81%)
Public order
9.77(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.88(-62%)
Other theft
4.19(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
236
99.16%
Other Asian
1
0.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.42%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
47
23.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
20%
Level 3 (A level)
33
16.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
14%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.55%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.39%
Other social rented
7
5.65%
Shared ownership
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Margam and Tai-bach

Median price£165,500
Price per sq ft£167
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £211K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £167 per square foot) in Margam and Tai-bach area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£335,000£234
Semi-Detached38£165,000£161
Terraced23£125,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Margam and Tai-bach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,000£92,000£62,500
2017£234,000£107,000£83,000
2018£247,500£106,500£81,750
2019£290,000£107,500£83,000
2020£291,000£120,000£89,500
2021£260,000£137,500£98,998
2022£348,500£150,000£117,498
2023£327,500£155,500£120,000
2024£333,500£160,000£125,000
2025£308,000£163,500£122,500
2026£380,000£155,000£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£94£75
2017£180£104£95
2018£184£110£93
2019£189£108£91
2020£217£118£101
2021£210£137£104
2022£256£158£119
2023£255£149£125
2024£256£157£136
2025£232£158£135
2026£281£154£133
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Margam and Tai-bach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Margam and Tai-bach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 1DP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 1DP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Oct 20256, Scutari Row, Port Talbot, SA13 1TLTerracedFreehold£100,000
14 Mar 2025Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Commercial Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1LGOtherFreehold£1,300,000
13 Mar 20262, Alma Terrace, Port Talbot, SA13 1TNTerracedFreehold£100,000
15 May 2026Flat, 29, Commercial Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1LNFlatsLeasehold£65,000
26 Sept 202531A, Commercial Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1LNFlatsLeasehold£60,000

Schools

In the SA13 1DP postcode area, located within Port Talbot East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA13 1DP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableEastern Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCentral Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA13 1DP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA13 1DP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiCommercial Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1LGWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miFilcoCommercial Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1LGWalking directions to Filco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA13 1DP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dennis Keogh

Margam and Tai-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Laura Williams

Margam and Tai-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Rob Jones

Margam and Tai-bach - 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
WardMargam and Tai-bachW05001702
ParishTai-bachW04001030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Port Talbot EastW02000216
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 018EW01000966
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2008-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA13 1DP

Is SA13 1DP (Port Talbot East) safe?

The area around SA13 1DP records about 64 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA13 1DP?

The median sale price around SA13 1DP in Port Talbot East is £165,500 (about £167 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA13 1DP?

There are 2 schools close to SA13 1DP, including Eastern Primary School and Central Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA13 1DP?

The closest station to SA13 1DP is Port Talbot Parkway, about 1,136 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA13 1DP?

SA13 1DP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA13 1DP (Port Talbot East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA13 1DP is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dennis Keogh (Labour Party), Laura Williams (Labour Party) and Rob Jones (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.