Fairway is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 7HW is located in the Sandfields West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairway, Port Talbot, SA12 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 7LB, SA12 7HT, SA12 7HP, SA12 7LA, SA12 7HH, SA12 7ES, SA12 7LD, SA12 7HS, SA12 7DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA12 7HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 52.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 47.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 7HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 37.1% | 45.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 34.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 20.1% | 9.9% | -10.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 38.3% | 40.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 28.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
In the area around SA12 7HW this area, 41.4% 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 11.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.5% | 41.4% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.1% | 10.4% | -12.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 18% | 9.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.4% | 11.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -22.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 95% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99% | 95% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 95.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.9% | 37.2% | 26.7% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairway was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aberavon average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-07-17 | £89,744 |
| 63 Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-11-11 | £164,662 |
| 73 Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-25 | £105,888 |
| 82 Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-03-19 | £107,724 |
| 71 Fairway, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2018-02-19 | £141,375 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN | - not rated | 346 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 479 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve 'Os | 139 Western Avenue | 321 yd | |
| Jo's Cake Den | 29 Border Road | 410 yd | |
| Kizzy's Cakes | 20 Severn Crescent | 686 yd | |
| Memo Beach | Kiosk, The Princess Margaret Way | 726 yd | |
| Freudenberg Oil & Gas | Freudenberg Oil & Gas, Christchurch Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Margam Deer | The Copper Penny, Christchurch Road | 793 yd | |
| Seaside Social & Labour Club | Aberavon Seaside Social Club, Dalton Road | 800 yd | |
| The Amazon | The Amazon, Parry Road | 853 yd | |
| Afan Lido Football Club | Afan Lido Football Club, The Princess Margaret Way | 978 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | The Red Dragon, Moorland Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Pizza | 118a Fairway | 254 yd | |
| Bailey's Fish & Chip Bar | 114 Fairway | 265 yd | |
| Greggs plc | Greggs Drive Thru, Baglan Bay Retail Park | 473 yd | |
| What Sophie Baked | 90 Farm Drive | 484 yd | |
| Shark 4 U | Unit 1, Shopping Centre, Morrison Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Baglan, Afan Way | 494 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse By Iceland, Christchurch Road | 642 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 | 240.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.