Cwmavon Road is in Cwmavon, Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA12 8RF is located in the Port Talbot electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cwmavon Road, Cwmavon, Port Talbot, SA12 8RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1AX, SA13 1BQ, SA13 1AZ, SA13 1BJ, SA13 1BZ, SA13 1YT, SA13 1AQ, SA13 1BX, SA13 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA12 8RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.1% | 40.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 48.3% | 43% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 37.2% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.6% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 23.4% | 21.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 9.6% | -11.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 19.1% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.3% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 94.9% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95% | 95.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 96.9% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cwmavon Road was 74.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.9% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cwmavon Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 206th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afon Valley Motors Ltd Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-09-14 | £161,704 |
| 66 Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2016-09-09 | £103,959 |
| 83 Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2008-01-03 | £167,320 |
| 79 Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2003-10-03 | £179,375 |
| 72 Cwmavon Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £17,500 | 2000-11-16 | £81,538 |
SA12 8RF 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 807 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 | 1,003 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 2,055 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trefelin Boys & Girls Club | Ynys Park, Cwmavon Road | 1 yd | |
| EJ Monks Catering | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 401 yd | |
| Bella Ciao | 20 Forge Road | 444 yd | |
| Gossip Cafe | 31a Riverside | 508 yd | |
| Hot Moon Thai Kitchen | 36 Riverside | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Royal Theatre | Princess Royal Theatre, Port T, Access To Port Talbot Civic Ce | 363 yd | |
| Afan Masonic Club | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 401 yd | |
| Forge Tavern | 4 Forge Road | 444 yd | |
| Pig Iron Tavern | 44-46 Station Road | 663 yd | |
| The Welcome to Town | 36 Station Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baristas 2 Coffee Shop | Unit M1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 523 yd | |
| Scandal Takeaway | 51 Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Bombay Spice Ltd | 43 Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Panda Chinese Takeaway | 67 Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Mei Moon | 10 Station Road | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 523 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 535 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.57 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.