Postcode insights

SA13 2UR

Gwar Y Caeau

Port Talbot

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Detailed insights for SA13 2UR

Overview

Postcode SA13 2UR is located in an urban city, within the Port Talbot ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Port Talbot East area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 0.5 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Port Talbot East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 979 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Port Talbot East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 2UR.

Transport

The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA13 2UR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Port Talbot Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Port Talbot Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA13 2UR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTalbot Memorial ParkLargeWalking directions to Talbot Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
147.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.59(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.81(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.54(-65%)
Public order
2.27(-72%)
Other crime
1.51(-28%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
97.09%
Chinese
3
1.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.73%
Other White
2
0.73%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.47%
No qualifications
49
20%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
53.72%
Owns with a mortgage
46
38.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.79%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Port Talbot

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £180K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Port Talbot area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Port Talbot over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£257,500£188
Semi-Detached14£178,975£165
Terraced45£143,500£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Port Talbot

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Port Talbot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£116,000£90,000
2017£152,500£110,000£89,500
2018£165,000£130,000£91,100
2019£206,000£123,750£95,000
2020£160,000£134,000£99,000
2021£210,000£137,500£115,000
2022£262,500£162,500£127,250
2023£200,000£175,000£129,750
2024£180,000£160,000£125,000
2025£240,000£174,250£135,000
2026£227,000£176,500£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Port Talbot.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Port Talbot.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£111£79
2017£139£100£87
2018£148£111£96
2019£127£114£97
2020£150£118£102
2021£173£137£116
2022£210£153£130
2023£190£167£128
2024£176£140£123
2025£195£161£141
2026£151£179£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Port Talbot.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Port Talbot in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 2UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 2UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 202634, Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, SA13 2URSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,000
16 Dec 202533, Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, SA13 2URSemi-DetachedFreehold£176,000
23 Jun 202548, Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, SA13 2URSemi-DetachedFreehold£158,500
03 Feb 202530, Gwar Y Caeau, Port Talbot, SA13 2URSemi-DetachedFreehold£85,000
24 Apr 2026105, Penycae Road, Port Talbot, SA13 2EGDetachedFreehold£269,000

Schools

In the SA13 2UR 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 2UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCentral Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableEastern Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA13 2UR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miForge StoresForge Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1PGWalking directions to Forge Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA13 2UR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Saifur Rahaman

Port Talbot - Elected 23 Jun 2022

Labour Party

Sharon Elizabeth Freeguard

Port Talbot - Elected 23 Jun 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
WardPort TalbotW05001707
ParishPort TalbotW04001027
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Port Talbot EastW02000216
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 018AW01000949
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA13 2UR

Is SA13 2UR (Port Talbot East) safe?

The area around SA13 2UR records about 24 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA13 2UR?

The median sale price around SA13 2UR in Port Talbot East is £160,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA13 2UR?

There are 3 schools close to SA13 2UR, including Central Primary School, Eastern Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Infant School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA13 2UR?

The closest station to SA13 2UR is Port Talbot Parkway, about 765 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA13 2UR?

SA13 2UR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 979 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA13 2UR (Port Talbot East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA13 2UR is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Saifur Rahaman (Labour Party) and Sharon Elizabeth Freeguard (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.