Silver Avenue is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 7RU 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 Silver Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 7RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 7SF, SA12 7RX, SA12 7SE, SA12 7SD, SA12 7RY, SA12 7TY, SA12 7SG, SA12 7TR, SA12 7RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 7RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.8% | 36% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 42.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 36% | 45.4% | 9.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 16.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 7.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.5% | 22.8% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 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 | 18.8% | 21.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 12.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 99.6% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 99% | 97.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.7% | 37.2% | 15.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Silver Avenue was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.3% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Silver Avenue has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 156th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Silver Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-09 | £162,462 |
| 17 Silver Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-08-25 | £159,666 |
| 30 Silver Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-12-17 | £146,341 |
| 40 Silver Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-12-19 | £158,041 |
| 27 Silver Avenue, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2016-11-25 | £153,898 |
SA12 7RU 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 724 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pop In Cafe | Purcell Avenue | 295 yd | |
| Steve 'Os | 139 Western Avenue | 442 yd | |
| Jord's Kitchen | Workshop 5, Sandfields Young Business Centre, Purcell Avenue | 497 yd | |
| Jo's Cake Den | 29 Border Road | 507 yd | |
| Memo Beach | Kiosk, The Princess Margaret Way | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amazon | The Amazon, Parry Road | 165 yd | |
| Naval Social Club | R N A Social Club, Purcell Avenue | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pepino's | 4 Parry Road | 98 yd | |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 8 Parry Road | 165 yd | |
| Omer Simpsons | 4a Parry Road | 165 yd | |
| Bailey's Fish & Chip Bar | 114 Fairway | 428 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 118a Fairway | 438 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 | 197.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.