George Street is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 1ES 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 George Street, Port Talbot, SA13 1ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1HD, SA13 1SH, SA13 1ET, SA13 1HA, SA13 1HB, SA13 1ER, SA13 1SL, SA13 1SW, SA13 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA13 1ES 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 | 54.3% | 51.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.3% | 2.6% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SA13 1ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 27.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 59.8% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 30.6% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.5% | 16.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 6.8% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 17.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 33.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.1% | 87.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 95.7% | 93.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 93.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around George Street was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.0% higher than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
George Street has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 150th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 George Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2024-07-09 | £203,211 |
| 3 George Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-20 | £141,307 |
| 13 George Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2023-04-12 | £200,880 |
| 12 George Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2020-03-09 | £173,056 |
| 29 George Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2018-06-08 | £211,884 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 892 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,756 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 | 1,804 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner Jackets | 1 Cambrian Place | 59 yd | |
| Diplus Ltd t/a Dawat | 94 Talbot Road | 266 yd | |
| St Theodores Community Hall | St Theodores Church, Talbot Road | 266 yd | |
| Kaspas | 22 Talbot Road | 295 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 1-2 Commercial Buildings, Talbot Road | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh! | The Red Lion, Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 362 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 362 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Huddersfield Buildings, Talbot Road | 379 yd | |
| Aberavon & Port Talbot RFC | Aberavon Rugby Football Club, Manor Street | 398 yd | |
| Murphy's Main Stage | 18 Station Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Applegreen Service Station, Talbot Road | 362 yd | |
| Steve's Fish & Chip Bar | 43 Ffrwd-Wyllt Street | 548 yd | |
| Mei Moon | 10 Station Road | 612 yd | |
| Pizza Factory (Dulo Ltd) | 8 Station Road | 612 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2-4 Station Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 866 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 32-38 Commercial Road | 1,033 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 | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.