Darwin Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 6BR is located in the Sandfields East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darwin Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6BR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 6BP, SA12 6DL, SA12 6DN, SA12 6BS, SA12 6BW, SA12 6BN, SA12 6BL, SA12 6BH, SA12 6BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA12 6BR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA12 6BR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 26.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 61.8% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.8% | 49.5% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 34.3% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.5% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 20.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 34.9% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 99% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.1% | 98.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 98.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.9% | 76.7% | 18.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Road was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darwin Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 199th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Darwin Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-19 | £337,171 |
| 17 Darwin Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-01-29 | £169,884 |
| 29 Darwin Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2019-07-12 | £289,885 |
| 31 Darwin Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2009-04-06 | £427,858 |
| 21 Darwin Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2005-11-25 | £243,276 |
SA12 6BR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre Newton Avenue , Aberavon SA12 6EY | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Bar at Aberavon Green Stars RFC | Burger Bar Aberavon Green Stars RFC, Little Warren Playing Fields | 67 yd | |
| Bar Gallois | 130 Victoria Road | 415 yd | |
| The Beach Hut | The Princess Margaret Way | 545 yd | |
| The Place Cafe (within the Leisure Centre) Afan Lido | Aberavon Leisure and Fitness Centre, The Princess Margaret Way | 545 yd | |
| Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe | Post Office House, Victoria Road | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Green Stars RFC | Little Warren Playing Fields | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP's Desserts | 56 Sitwell Way | 42 yd | |
| China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A) | 1 Sandown Road | 805 yd | |
| Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd) | 17 Victoria Road | 826 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.