Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, SA12 7PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 7PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	50.2%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	50.3%	49.8%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.8%

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 vicinity of SA12 7PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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	18.2%	15.4%	-2.8%	37.9%	-22.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62.1%	66.4%	4.3%	44.2%	22.2%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	8.3%	5.5%	-2.8%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	8.3%	9.9%	1.6%	6.1%	3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.5%	38.5%	-1.0%	48.4%	-9.9%
Good health	32.5%	34.5%	2.0%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	17.5%	18.2%	0.7%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	8.4%	5.1%	-3.3%	4.0%	1.1%
Very bad health	2.1%	3.6%	1.5%	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 7PD this area, 28.1% 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 20.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	28.1%	-3.7%	18.2%	9.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	8.7%	-1.9%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	13%	-2.9%	13.4%	-0.4%
Apprenticeship	7.2%	7.5%	0.3%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	18.6%	7.2%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	18.6%	20.6%	2.0%	33.8%	-13.2%
Other	4.5%	3.6%	-0.9%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.8% 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	99.3%	97.8%	-1.5%	83.2%	14.6%
European Union	0.7%	1.4%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	97.8%	-0.8%	83.2%	14.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	12%	13.5%	-1.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.2%	37.2%	-10.0%
Christian	71%	46.2%	24.8%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Brooklyn Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooklyn Gardens was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brooklyn Gardens has the lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 20th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.1%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA12 7PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 Brooklyn Gardens are based on 92 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 Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, SA12 7PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA12 7PD

Average Price
£229,124

Semi-Detached
£226,071

Terraced
£234,065

Detached
£239,450

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brooklyn Gardens

Average Price
£233,670

Semi-Detached
£230,323

Terraced
£234,755

Detached
£269,943

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£140,681

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brooklyn GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
84 Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2024-10-25	£259,672
81 Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2023-09-08	£190,921
84 Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2022-12-21	£229,565
62 Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2022-12-09	£256,259
62 Brooklyn Gardens, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-11-19	£205,963

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA12 7PD

Employment

SA12 7PD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7PD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 46% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	6
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Administrative and support service activities	7
Education	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	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
Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF	- not rated	1,212 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN	- not rated	1,333 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL	- not rated	1,408 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN	- not rated	1,795 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF	- not rated	1,894 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
Toms Cakes n Bakes	86 Westlands	180 yd
Sandfields Youth Club	Sandfields Youth Centre, Seaway Parade	491 yd
Port Talbot Amateur Boxing Club & Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activit	Fenbrook Close	503 yd
Port Talbot Town Cricket Club & Pavillion	Cricket Pavilion, Fenbrook Close	503 yd
Aunty Ann's Cafe	Unit 13, Seaway Parade Industrial Estat	516 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Margam Deer	The Copper Penny, Christchurch Road		657 yd
Bagle Brook Beefeater	The Bagle Brook, Pentwyn Baglan Road		911 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	Unit 2, Baglan Bay Retail Park, Afan Way	657 yd
Greggs plc	Greggs Drive Thru, Baglan Bay Retail Park	831 yd
Finnegan's Fish and Chips	Unit 1, 116 Pentwyn Baglan Road	961 yd
Super Fry Cantonese Takeaway	117 Pentwyn Baglan Road	961 yd
Roma Pizza	118a Fairway	994 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd	Morrisons Supermarket, Baglan, Afan Way		783 yd
The Food Warehouse	The Food Warehouse By Iceland, Christchurch Road		841 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA12 7PD 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	163.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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