Mansel Street is in Port Talbot and in Port Talbot district. SA13 1BL 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 Mansel Street, Port Talbot, SA13 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1BH, SA13 1BR, SA13 1BT, SA13 1BG, SA13 1BE, SA13 1JZ, SA13 1JJ, SA13 1PF, SA13 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA13 1BL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.2% | 48.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 41.9% | 37.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 45.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 46% | 50.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 26.4% | -12.0% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 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.
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 26.7% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.9% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 18.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 13.7% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 20.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 88.4% | 77.1% | -11.3% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 84% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 84% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mansel Street was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.7% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mansel Street has the lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 21st lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mansel Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-11-07 | £129,158 |
| 45 Mansel Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-09-27 | £126,613 |
| 19 Mansel Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-12 | £118,026 |
| 39 Mansel Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-05-19 | £169,310 |
| 49 Mansel Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-02-24 | £115,010 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 587 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 | 1,177 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 1,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Ciao | 20 Forge Road | 200 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 22 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Glan Afan Coffee Co | 56a Station Road | 211 yd | |
| EJ Monks Catering | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 213 yd | |
| The Old Olive Kart Coffee Bar & Deli | 56c Station Road | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pig Iron Tavern | 44-46 Station Road | 175 yd | |
| The Welcome to Town | 36 Station Road | 175 yd | |
| Forge Tavern | 4 Forge Road | 200 yd | |
| Murphy's Main Stage | 18 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Afan Masonic Club | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Moon | 10 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Factory (Dulo Ltd) | 8 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2-4 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 28 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 12 Station Road | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 235 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 507 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 172.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.