Parry Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 7TR 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 Parry Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 7TT, SA12 7TF, SA12 7TN, SA12 7TW, SA12 7RU, SA12 7TY, SA12 7SW, SA12 7TH, SA12 7UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 7TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.9% | -4.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.1% | 4.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7TR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 40.6% | 44.1% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 24.7% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -19.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 18.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (62.2%) 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 | 38.2% | 41% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 21.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -12.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 20.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
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 7TR this area, 36.3% 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 13.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 36.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 18.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -20.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 99% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 99.1% | 98% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.1% | 13.5% | 19.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parry Road was 127.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Aberavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parry Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Aberavon and the 86th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Parry Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-10-25 | £86,557 |
| 4 Parry Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2021-04-30 | £12,076 |
| 4A Parry Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2021-02-12 | £25,300 |
| 3 Parry Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £109,950 | 2020-04-17 | £159,488 |
| 10 Parry Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2018-09-20 | £118,788 |
SA12 7TR 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.
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 883 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tywyn Primary School Channel View , Sandfields SA12 6JF | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 2,469 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 | 132 yd | |
| Jord's Kitchen | Workshop 5, Sandfields Young Business Centre, Purcell Avenue | 346 yd | |
| Steve 'Os | 139 Western Avenue | 604 yd | |
| Jo's Cake Den | 29 Border Road | 626 yd | |
| Memo Beach | Kiosk, The Princess Margaret Way | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Amazon | The Amazon, Parry Road | 1 yd | |
| Naval Social Club | R N A Social Club, Purcell Avenue | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway | 8 Parry Road | 1 yd | |
| Omer Simpsons | 4a Parry Road | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Pepino's | 4 Parry Road | 68 yd | |
| Bailey's Fish & Chip Bar | 114 Fairway | 590 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 118a Fairway | 598 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.