Bailey Street is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 6EF 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 Bailey Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 6EH, SA12 6EE, SA12 6DS, SA12 6EN, SA12 6DR, SA12 6ED, SA12 6EL, SA12 6DU, SA12 6DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA12 6EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 6EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% 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 | 45.6% | 53% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 24.8% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 6.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 45.9% | 41.2% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 22.9% | -15.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 21.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 15.7% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19.1% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 91.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.9% | 94.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 95% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bailey Street was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bailey Street has the 21st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 234th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Alexandra Buildings Bailey Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-11-16 | £137,540 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 332 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 | 416 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 552 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 1,476 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 | 196 yd | |
| Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant | Blancos & adj Car Park, Green Park Industrial Estate, Green Park Street | 287 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Green Park Street | 343 yd | |
| Caffe Latte | Unit 23a, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 361 yd | |
| Honey Bee Coffee Cafe | West Mall, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Harlequins RFC | Harlequin R F C Social Club, Harlequin Road | 477 yd | |
| Princess Royal Theatre | Princess Royal Theatre, Port T, Access To Port Talbot Civic Ce | 495 yd | |
| Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl | 30 Ysguthan Road | 525 yd | |
| GWRSA Club | Astra Business Park, Cramic Way | 602 yd | |
| Forge Tavern | 4 Forge Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 2 Dalrymple Street | 123 yd | |
| Ginger | 1a Julian Terrace | 235 yd | |
| Just Desserts Ltd | 2a Pembroke Terrace | 361 yd | |
| Baristas 2 Coffee Shop | Unit M1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 361 yd | |
| Fairfield Fish Bar | 2A Pembroke Terrace | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 361 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 600 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.