Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 6JL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA12 6JL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	47.1%	49.3%	2.2%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	52.9%	50.7%	-2.2%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 6JL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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	43.6%	50%	6.4%	37.9%	12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	18.8%	21.8%	3.0%	44.2%	-22.4%
Separated	5.4%	3.4%	-2.0%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	19.3%	17.8%	-1.5%	9.1%	8.7%
Widowed	12.9%	6.9%	-6.0%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	27.9%	38.9%	11.0%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	36.3%	26.2%	-10.1%	33.6%	-7.4%
Fair health	21.3%	20.8%	-0.5%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	12.9%	10.4%	-2.5%	4.0%	6.4%
Very bad health	1.7%	3.6%	1.9%	1.2%	2.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SA12 6JL this area, 36% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	53%	36%	-17.0%	18.2%	17.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	16%	-1.3%	9.6%	6.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.9%	12%	0.1%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	7.4%	4.9%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.4%	9.7%	4.3%	16.9%	-7.2%
Degree or Similar	4.5%	16%	11.5%	33.8%	-17.8%
Other	5.4%	2.9%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.6%	98.2%	3.6%	81.4%	16.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.7% 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%	93.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	2.9%	4.1%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	1.8%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	93.7%	-0.9%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.8%	3.6%	2.8%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	58.6%	76.7%	-18.1%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	35.5%	13.5%	22.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.2%	37.2%	23.0%
Christian	33.9%	46.2%	-12.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Bevin Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bevin Avenue was 287.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% higher than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bevin Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 17th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 183.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 109.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA12 6JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bevin Avenue are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Neath Port Talbot.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 6JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA12 6JL

Average Price
£74,815

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£74,815

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bevin Avenue

Average Price
£101,430

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£148,970

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£89,545

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bevin AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 1 Coronation House Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£51,000	2017-05-26	£75,677
Flat 4 Coronation House Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£33,000	2004-04-28	£68,016
Flat 3 Coronation House Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£28,000	2003-01-17	£84,585
Flat 3 Coronation House Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£29,500	1999-09-17	£116,617
Flat 3 Coronation House Bevin Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£15,000	1999-07-01	£58,161

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA12 6JL

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	42
Long-Term Sick or disabled	41
Retired	27
Part-Time Employee	21
Looking after home or family	14
Other	14
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Self-Employed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Education	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF	- not rated	525 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL	- not rated	694 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN	- not rated	985 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ	- not rated	1,164 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN	- not rated	1,494 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Franco's	Francos Fish Bar & Restaurant, The Princess Margaret Way	99 yd
Cinnamon Kitchen	Cinnamon Kitchen, The Princess Margaret Way	99 yd
Cafe Remo's	The Princess Margaret Way	170 yd
Kizzy's Cakes	20 Severn Crescent	508 yd
The Beach Hut	The Princess Margaret Way	552 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Red Dragon	The Red Dragon, Moorland Road	195 yd
Afan Lido Football Club	Afan Lido Football Club, The Princess Margaret Way	314 yd
Seaside Social & Labour Club	Aberavon Seaside Social Club, Dalton Road	440 yd
Aberavon Green Stars RFC	Little Warren Playing Fields	966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Front	The Princess Margaret Way	99 yd
Chippy4U	93 Dalton Road	324 yd
Jade Garden	91 Dalton Road	324 yd
China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A)	1 Sandown Road	480 yd
What Sophie Baked	90 Farm Drive	718 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA12 6JL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	196.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.