John Street is in Aberavon, Port Talbot and in Port Talbot district. SA12 6EB is located in the Aberavon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Street, Aberavon, Port Talbot, SA12 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 6HG, SA12 6ED, SA12 6EA, SA12 6EE, SA12 6DY, SA12 6HE, SA12 6HH, SA12 6HA, SA12 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA12 6EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 47.4% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.6% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA12 6EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 50.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 27.8% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.4% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 22.2% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 30.4% | 24.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 26.2% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 92.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97.9% | 90.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 90.1% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 522.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.6% higher than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 4th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 226.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 John Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-05-09 | £109,561 |
| 10 John Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-03-12 | £114,231 |
| 41 John Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-01-19 | £95,825 |
| 19 John Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-09-29 | £103,046 |
| 20 John Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-09-08 | £118,073 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre Newton Avenue , Aberavon SA12 6EY | - not rated | 295 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 459 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 543 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 1,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky's Bakes | 1 Hopkin Street | 81 yd | |
| Caffe Latte | Unit 23a, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 390 yd | |
| Honey Bee Coffee Cafe | West Mall, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 390 yd | |
| The Hideout | Cafe, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 390 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 41, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Harlequins RFC | Harlequin R F C Social Club, Harlequin Road | 476 yd | |
| Princess Royal Theatre | Princess Royal Theatre, Port T, Access To Port Talbot Civic Ce | 484 yd | |
| Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl | 30 Ysguthan Road | 607 yd | |
| Forge Tavern | 4 Forge Road | 703 yd | |
| Afan Masonic Club | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 2 Dalrymple Street | 118 yd | |
| Ginger | 1a Julian Terrace | 319 yd | |
| Baristas 2 Coffee Shop | Unit M1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 390 yd | |
| Just Desserts Ltd | 2a Pembroke Terrace | 475 yd | |
| Fairfield Fish Bar | 2A Pembroke Terrace | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 390 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 663 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.