Chestnut Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 8PE 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 Chestnut Road, Port Talbot, SA12 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 8PS, SA12 8PY, SA12 8PB, SA12 8PD, SA12 8PF, SA12 8PA, SA12 8PN, SA12 8PH, SA12 8PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 8PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 32.1% | 34.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.1% | 48.1% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 56.8% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 28.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 15.6% | -13.6% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 9.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 19.4% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 35% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.3% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 96.2% | 96.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 96% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Road was 27.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.2% lower than the Baglan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Baglan and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Chestnut Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2025-02-03 | £159,713 |
| 6 Chestnut Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2020-04-21 | £130,549 |
| 2 Chestnut Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2016-05-18 | £226,409 |
| 4 Chestnut Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-12-15 | £134,010 |
| 2 Chestnut Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-11-09 | £181,083 |
SA12 8PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 150 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 870 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 2,683 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 2,865 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 | 2,967 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagle Brook Beefeater | The Bagle Brook, Pentwyn Baglan Road | 795 yd | |
| Tyn y Twr Tavern | Tyn Y Twr Tavern, Tyn Y Twr | 802 yd | |
| Baglan Rugby Football Club | Baglan Rugby Football Club, Thorney Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khan's Fish & Chips | 86 Fairwood Drive | 237 yd | |
| Happy Garden | 40 Mayberry Road | 513 yd | |
| Finnegan's Fish and Chips | Unit 1, 116 Pentwyn Baglan Road | 1,019 yd | |
| Super Fry Cantonese Takeaway | 117 Pentwyn Baglan Road | 1,019 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 | 139.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.