Westlands is in Port Talbot and in Port Talbot district. SA12 7DD 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 Westlands, Port Talbot, SA12 7DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 7BW, SA12 7DE, SA12 7PJ, SA12 7PD, SA12 7LW, SA12 7PA, SA12 7LP, SA12 7LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA12 7DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA12 7DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.7% | 20% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -17.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 60% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 15.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 9.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 46.3% | 46.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 32% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 17.3% | 18.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.4% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 15% | 12.6% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 7.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 21.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 24.7% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 100% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.8% | 95.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 96.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.9% | 76.7% | 14.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westlands was 33.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.9% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westlands has the 10th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 120th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Westlands, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-10-02 | £220,898 |
| 57 Westlands, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-10-17 | £233,958 |
| 64 Westlands, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-01 | £220,229 |
| 70 Westlands, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-07-01 | £197,238 |
| 75 Westlands, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-10-15 | £229,828 |
SA12 7DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA12 7DD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,847 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toms Cakes n Bakes | 86 Westlands | 113 yd | |
| Port Talbot Amateur Boxing Club & Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activit | Fenbrook Close | 327 yd | |
| Port Talbot Town Cricket Club & Pavillion | Cricket Pavilion, Fenbrook Close | 327 yd | |
| Aunty Ann's Cafe | Unit 13, Seaway Parade Industrial Estat | 420 yd | |
| Playhem / Thrive Catering | Unit 20, Seaway Parade Industrial Estate | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagle Brook Beefeater | The Bagle Brook, Pentwyn Baglan Road | 732 yd | |
| The Margam Deer | The Copper Penny, Christchurch Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Baglan Bay Retail Park, Afan Way | 753 yd | |
| Finnegan's Fish and Chips | Unit 1, 116 Pentwyn Baglan Road | 803 yd | |
| Super Fry Cantonese Takeaway | 117 Pentwyn Baglan Road | 803 yd | |
| Greggs plc | Greggs Drive Thru, Baglan Bay Retail Park | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Baglan, Afan Way | 926 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse By Iceland, Christchurch Road | 964 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 | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.