Postcode insights

SA13 1RH

Riverside Road

Margam and Tai-bach

Interactive map showing SA13 1RH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA13 1RH

Overview

Postcode SA13 1RH 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 South & Margam area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Port Talbot South & Margam is £46,477 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
43.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Port Talbot South & Margam has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Port Talbot South & Margam has a high crime rate, with approximately 78.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.1%

Approximately 43.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Port Talbot South & Margam is £46,477 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

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 1RH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Port Talbot Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Port Talbot Parkway

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
43.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.16(-20%)
Shoplifting
23.28(+262%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.31(+71%)
Public order
16.49(+101%)
Other theft
13.58(+197%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
99.64%
Other White
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
70
33.98%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.99%
Level 3 (A level)
26
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10.19%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
26.72%
Social rents from council
25
21.55%
Other social rented
25
21.55%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.21%
Total households: 116

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 7 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 1RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 1RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202540, Darwin Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6BSSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,875
06 Feb 202655, Dylan Crescent, Port Talbot, SA12 6BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£129,000
19 Dec 202515, Dylan Crescent, Port Talbot, SA12 6BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
23 Apr 202543, Dylan Crescent, Port Talbot, SA12 6BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
15 Apr 202559, Newbridge Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,225

Schools

In the SA13 1RH postcode area, located within Port Talbot South & Margam, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA13 1RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableTywyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableSandfields Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA13 1RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA13 1RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miNisaVictoria Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6QGWalking directions to Nisa

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA13 1RH, 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
ParishMargam MoorsW04001025
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Port Talbot South & MargamW02000217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 019AW01000932
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA13 1RH

Is SA13 1RH (Port Talbot South & Margam) safe?

The area around SA13 1RH records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 SA13 1RH?

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

What schools are near SA13 1RH?

There are 6 schools close to SA13 1RH, including Tywyn Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Infant School and Sandfields Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA13 1RH?

The closest station to SA13 1RH is Port Talbot Parkway, about 1,190 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA13 1RH?

SA13 1RH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA13 1RH (Port Talbot South & Margam) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA13 1RH 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.