Dinas Baglan Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 8AE is located in the Baglan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dinas Baglan Road, Port Talbot, SA12 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA12 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 48.3% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 51.7% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% 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 | 25% | 28.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 52.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 55% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 29.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 2.8% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 12.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 10.3% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 46% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 97.5% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.4% | 92.8% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 5.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 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 | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dinas Baglan Road was 128.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 154.8% higher than the Baglan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dinas Baglan Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Baglan and the 84th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% 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 Dinas Baglan Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £424,950 | 2024-08-21 | £442,551 |
| 16 Dinas Baglan Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-04-14 | £609,686 |
| 22 Dinas Baglan Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2022-02-18 | £468,057 |
| 14 Dinas Baglan Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-09-24 | £536,905 |
| 4 Dinas Baglan Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-05-14 | £409,151 |
SA12 8AE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC School and 6th Form Centre Newton Avenue , Aberavon SA12 6EY | - not rated | 527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 1,248 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 1,606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Bay Uni Health Board- Kitchen at NPT Hospital | Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Baglan Way | 663 yd | |
| Becky's Bakes | 1 Hopkin Street | 736 yd | |
| Bethel Trust (Food Bank) | Sandfields Road | 926 yd | |
| Freudenberg Oil & Gas | Freudenberg Oil & Gas, Christchurch Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Harlequins RFC | Harlequin R F C Social Club, Harlequin Road | 818 yd | |
| The Margam Deer | The Copper Penny, Christchurch Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RVS (at NPT Hospital) | Wrvs Store, Neath Port Talbot, Baglan Way | 664 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 2 Dalrymple Street | 893 yd | |
| Ginger | 1a Julian Terrace | 965 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Baglan Bay Retail Park, Afan Way | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | The Food Warehouse By Iceland, Christchurch Road | 1,016 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 | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 11.1% |
| 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 | 36.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.