Smallwood Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 8AP 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 Smallwood Road, Port Talbot, SA12 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 8AR, SA12 8AW, SA12 8AS, SA12 8AT, SA12 8AU, SA12 8EF, SA12 8EE, SA12 8SR, SA12 8EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 8AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.9% | 25.6% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.2% | 46.9% | -17.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4% | 10.6% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 15% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 | 40.2% | 49.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 34% | 28.6% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 31.9% | -1.3% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
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 | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smallwood Road was 22.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Baglan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smallwood Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Baglan and the 74th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Smallwood Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-05-30 | £211,634 |
| 5 Smallwood Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2023-12-08 | £218,338 |
| 8 Smallwood Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2021-08-20 | £194,723 |
| 1 Smallwood Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-03-05 | £237,532 |
| 3 Smallwood Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-12-15 | £207,716 |
SA12 8AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 760 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,700 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 | 1,794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Southdown Road , Sandfields SA12 7HL | - not rated | 2,188 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Talbot Amateur Boxing Club & Bulldogs Boxing & Community Activit | Fenbrook Close | 859 yd | |
| Port Talbot Town Cricket Club & Pavillion | Cricket Pavilion, Fenbrook Close | 859 yd | |
| Toms Cakes n Bakes | 86 Westlands | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyn y Twr Tavern | Tyn Y Twr Tavern, Tyn Y Twr | 423 yd | |
| Bagle Brook Beefeater | The Bagle Brook, Pentwyn Baglan Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finnegan's Fish and Chips | Unit 1, 116 Pentwyn Baglan Road | 252 yd | |
| Super Fry Cantonese Takeaway | 117 Pentwyn Baglan Road | 252 yd | |
| Khan's Fish & Chips | 86 Fairwood Drive | 964 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 | 181 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.