Postcode insights

SA13 2UX

Llys Castell

Margam and Tai-bach

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Detailed insights for SA13 2UX

Overview

Postcode SA13 2UX is located in a rural town, 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.8 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 Pyle, about 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Port Talbot South & Margam has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Port Talbot South & Margam has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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 2UX.

Transport

The nearest station is Pyle located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
330
Population density
1,870.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.86(+17%)
Other theft
8.58(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.07(+10%)
Public order
7.57(-8%)
Other crime
6.56(+212%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
97.88%
Other White
5
1.52%
Indian
1
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.3%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
48.85%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.74%
No qualifications
20
7.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.11%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
55.37%
Owns outright
46
38.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.13%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.65%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 121

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 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 2UX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA13 2UX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 20252, Llys Castell, Port Talbot, SA13 2UXDetachedFreehold£360,000
07 May 202622, Min Y Coed, Port Talbot, SA13 2TEDetachedFreehold£385,000
24 Apr 202645, Min Y Coed, Port Talbot, SA13 2TEDetachedFreehold£327,500
23 Apr 202625, Min Y Coed, Port Talbot, SA13 2TEDetachedFreehold£263,500
13 Mar 202616, Min Y Coed, Port Talbot, SA13 2TEDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the SA13 2UX 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 2UX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCoed Hirwaun Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA13 2UX, 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
ParishMargamW04001024
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Port Talbot South & MargamW02000217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 019BW01000933
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SA13 2UX

Is SA13 2UX (Port Talbot South & Margam) safe?

The area around SA13 2UX records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2UX?

The median sale price around SA13 2UX 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 2UX?

There is 1 school close to SA13 2UX, including Coed Hirwaun Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA13 2UX?

SA13 2UX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,487 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA13 2UX (Port Talbot South & Margam) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA13 2UX 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).

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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.