Birch Road is in Baglan, Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 8PW 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 Birch Road, Baglan, Port Talbot, SA12 8PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA12 8PN, SA12 8PL, SA12 8PH, SA12 8PF, SA12 8PR, SA12 8PG, SA12 8DL, SA12 8PY, SA12 8PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA12 8PW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 53.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 46.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 42% | 48.9% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 32.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 42.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 30.2% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 9.7% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 8PW this area, 31.6% 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 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 31.6% | -4.8% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 8.8% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.2% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 17.1% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.2% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.4% | 99.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 99.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Road was 89.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.1% higher than the Baglan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Baglan and the 154th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Birch Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2024-12-12 | £187,710 |
| 44 Birch Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £99,995 | 2024-09-10 | £105,506 |
| 44 Birch Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-01-16 | £86,135 |
| 16 Birch Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2018-07-17 | £139,226 |
| 38 Birch Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2018-03-16 | £85,787 |
SA12 8PW 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Primary School Elmwood Road , Baglan SA12 8TF | - not rated | 569 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School Maes-Ty-Canol , Baglan SA12 8YF | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Tyle'r Ynn Llansawel Crescent , Briton Ferry SA11 2UN | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Rhos-Afan Marine Drive , Port Talbot SA12 7NN | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 2,975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurant | Mcdonalds, Old Road | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Rugby Football Club | Baglan Rugby Football Club, Thorney Road | 733 yd | |
| Bagle Brook Beefeater | The Bagle Brook, Pentwyn Baglan Road | 861 yd | |
| Tyn y Twr Tavern | Tyn Y Twr Tavern, Tyn Y Twr | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Garden | 40 Mayberry Road | 319 yd | |
| Khan's Fish & Chips | 86 Fairwood Drive | 354 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 | 170.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.