Southcross Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 7LG 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 Southcross Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 7HL, SA12 7LH, SA12 7LF, SA12 7LA, SA12 7LB, SA12 7HE, SA12 7LE, SA12 7HF, SA12 7HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA12 7LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 51.4% | 54.1% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.9% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 41.4% | 40.9% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 41.8% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 3.6% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 43.8% | 45.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 7LG this area, 30.1% 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 | 41.8% | 30.1% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 16% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 19.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95% | 95.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.5% | 96.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 96.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.7% | 37.2% | 25.5% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southcross Road was 106.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southcross Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 114th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Southcross Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2022-08-31 | £162,964 |
| 32 Southcross Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-03-19 | £149,306 |
| 8 Southcross Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2018-07-03 | £160,022 |
| 28 Southcross Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2018-05-14 | £139,320 |
| 32 Southcross Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £74,995 | 2017-08-17 | £124,130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN | - not rated | 230 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 274 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,601 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 | 390 yd | |
| Kizzy's Cakes | 20 Severn Crescent | 490 yd | |
| Jo's Cake Den | 29 Border Road | 618 yd | |
| Memo Beach | Kiosk, The Princess Margaret Way | 674 yd | |
| Freudenberg Oil & Gas | Freudenberg Oil & Gas, Christchurch Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside Social & Labour Club | Aberavon Seaside Social Club, Dalton Road | 611 yd | |
| Afan Lido Football Club | Afan Lido Football Club, The Princess Margaret Way | 768 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | The Red Dragon, Moorland Road | 772 yd | |
| The Margam Deer | The Copper Penny, Christchurch Road | 893 yd | |
| The Amazon | The Amazon, Parry Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Sophie Baked | 90 Farm Drive | 275 yd | |
| Bailey's Fish & Chip Bar | 114 Fairway | 406 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 118a Fairway | 411 yd | |
| Shark 4 U | Unit 1, Shopping Centre, Morrison Road | 490 yd | |
| Sharks Pizza | Unit 1a, Shopping Centre, Morrison Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd | Morrisons Supermarket, Baglan, Afan Way | 577 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse By Iceland, Christchurch Road | 696 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.