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SA12

PORT TALBOT

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA12 is the postcode district for PORT TALBOT, located in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £179,142
1yr change ▼ 12.8%
Crime 55% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£179,142

▼ 12.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

38% below national avg

Crime Rate

36.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

55% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

355 Mbps

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.

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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

£167K £173K £179K £185K £191K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

143,249

Population

67

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.

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355.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

87%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SA12 PORT TALBOT

What is the average house price in SA12 PORT TALBOT?
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 PORT TALBOT 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 is the population of SA12 PORT TALBOT?
The population of SA12 (PORT TALBOT) is approximately 143,249 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SA12 PORT TALBOT?
There are 12 schools in or near SA12. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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