Leslie Street is in Port Talbot and in Port Talbot district. SA12 6EW 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 Leslie Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 6UB, SA12 6EN, SA12 6EP, SA12 6UE, SA12 6UD, SA12 6EG, SA12 6EL, SA12 6UA, SA12 6EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 6EW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 50.6% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 55.3% | 49.4% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.5% | 38.5% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 41.3% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 41.2% | 46.6% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 10% | 5.6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 27.3% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 9.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.2% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.3% | 18.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 93.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 95.5% | 90.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 89.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leslie Street was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Leslie Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 110th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Leslie Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-21 | £104,776 |
| 27 Leslie Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-07-26 | £84,158 |
| 42 Leslie Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £89,250 | 2023-06-30 | £96,489 |
| 25 Leslie Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2023-04-28 | £114,480 |
| 11 Leslie Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2023-03-31 | £107,837 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 336 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 379 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 | 462 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 567 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 1,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, Green Park Street | 197 yd | |
| Becky's Bakes | 1 Hopkin Street | 281 yd | |
| Burgess Kitchen | Burgess Green Hotel, Ysguthan Road | 313 yd | |
| Blanco's Hotel & Restaurant | Blancos & adj Car Park, Green Park Industrial Estate, Green Park Street | 329 yd | |
| Bethel Trust (Food Bank) | Sandfields Road | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl | 30 Ysguthan Road | 364 yd | |
| Aberavon Harlequins RFC | Harlequin R F C Social Club, Harlequin Road | 380 yd | |
| Princess Royal Theatre | Princess Royal Theatre, Port T, Access To Port Talbot Civic Ce | 648 yd | |
| GWRSA Club | Astra Business Park, Cramic Way | 650 yd | |
| The Lord Caradoc | 69-73 Station Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger | 1a Julian Terrace | 88 yd | |
| Just Desserts Ltd | 2a Pembroke Terrace | 200 yd | |
| Fairfield Fish Bar | 2A Pembroke Terrace | 208 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 2 Dalrymple Street | 286 yd | |
| Burgess Green | Burgess Green Hotel, Ysguthan Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 709 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.