SA12 — PORT TALBOT | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA12 is £179,142, which is 31% below the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA12 cost 37.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA12 have fallen 12.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£275,548	190
Semi-detached	£166,107	579
Terraced	£136,054	455
Flat	£128,798	62
All types	£179,142	1332

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 36.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA12 has a crime rate well 55% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SA12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Baglan Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
YGG Rhos-Afan	Other	Not inspected	mi
Sandfields Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Tywyn Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Blaenbaglan Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

143,249

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA12 are 355.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA12 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SA12 — PORT TALBOT

Area Summary

SA12 (PORT TALBOT) offers affordable property prices (£179,142, 38% below national average), low crime (55% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (355 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SA11

NEATH

£159K

▼ 6.5% YoY

SA13

PORT TALBOT

£156K

▼ 1.1% YoY

SA14

LLANELLI

£218K

▼ 9.8% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA12?

The average house price in SA12 (PORT TALBOT) is £179,142, based on 1332 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 38% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 12.8% over the past year.

Is SA12 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA12 is significantly below the national average (36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (3.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA12?

There are 12 schools in or near SA12. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA12?

Council tax in SA12 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £1,623 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SA12?

The average broadband download speed in SA12 is 355 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 87%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA12 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 143,249.