Maesgwyn Street is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 6PF 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 Maesgwyn Street, Port Talbot, SA12 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 6HX, SA12 6QF, SA12 6PE, SA12 6HJ, SA12 6HZ, SA12 6DP, SA12 6QG, SA12 6PL, SA12 6HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 6PF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 35.8% | 43% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 33.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 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 | 49.8% | 54.7% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 25.3% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -8.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 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.
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 23.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 9.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 19.1% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 19.8% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 95.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 93.8% | 95.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 95.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maesgwyn Street was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Maesgwyn Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 126th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Maesgwyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-10-13 | £160,000 |
| 18 Maesgwyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2025-08-08 | £108,076 |
| 16 Maesgwyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-11-17 | £173,919 |
| 5 Maesgwyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-12-09 | £218,888 |
| 26 Maesgwyn Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-11-25 | £146,833 |
SA12 6PF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 401 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 863 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 | 897 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Munch | Unit 9, Port Talbot Workshops, Addison Road | 125 yd | |
| Community Meals on Wheels and Woody's Cafe | Post Office House, Victoria Road | 190 yd | |
| Bethlehem Evangelical Church | Bethlehem Calvinisic Methodist, Ysguthan Road | 375 yd | |
| Burgess Kitchen | Burgess Green Hotel, Ysguthan Road | 428 yd | |
| Bethel Trust (Food Bank) | Sandfields Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon South Ward Liberal Cl | 30 Ysguthan Road | 375 yd | |
| Aberavon Harlequins RFC | Harlequin R F C Social Club, Harlequin Road | 510 yd | |
| Seaside Social & Labour Club | Aberavon Seaside Social Club, Dalton Road | 777 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | The Red Dragon, Moorland Road | 814 yd | |
| Aberavon Green Stars RFC | Little Warren Playing Fields | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Wok (Tian Tian Ltd) | 17 Victoria Road | 190 yd | |
| China Kitchen (Ffion Ltd T/A) | 1 Sandown Road | 330 yd | |
| Burgess Green | Burgess Green Hotel, Ysguthan Road | 428 yd | |
| Fairfield Fish Bar | 2A Pembroke Terrace | 553 yd | |
| Just Desserts Ltd | 2a Pembroke Terrace | 577 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 | 243.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.