Station Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 1JB 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 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1JH, SA13 1NN, SA13 1JR, SA13 1XA, SA13 1JJ, SA13 1JS, SA13 1EZ, SA13 1JY, SA13 1NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA13 1JB is primarily male, with 58.2% of the population 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 | 49.3% | 41.8% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 58.2% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 15.2% | -19.4% | 44.2% | -29.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 20.4% | 6.6% | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 16.1% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 10.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 28.3% | -10.7% | 48.4% | -20.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.6% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 27.1% | 11.2% | 12.7% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 11% | 10.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
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 SA13 1JB this area, 37.3% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 37.3% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 19.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.4% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 17.9% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 0.4% | -5.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 73.4% | 85% | 11.6% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 80.3% | 88.2% | 7.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79% | 88.5% | 9.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 1.6% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 926.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 928.5% higher than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 2nd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 552.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Station Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-07-14 | £159,249 |
| 8 Station Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2022-07-15 | £14,697 |
| 16 Station Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £156,400 | 2022-03-31 | £172,603 |
| 2 - 4 Station Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2020-03-05 | £923,651 |
| 26 Station Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-03-26 | £254,454 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 509 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 | 1,193 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 1,496 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 22 Station Road | 1 yd | |
| Bollywood Lounge | 27 Station Road | 57 yd | |
| Hi Coffee UK Ltd | Port Talbot Parkway Railway Station, Cramic Way | 170 yd | |
| Wanna Thai Food | 87 Station Road | 213 yd | |
| Glan Afan Coffee Co | 56a Station Road | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy's Main Stage | 18 Station Road | 1 yd | |
| B2M (Rumours Port Talbot Ltd t/a B2M) | 39 Station Road | 57 yd | |
| Jimmy's Bar | 33 Station Road | 60 yd | |
| Pig Iron Tavern | 44-46 Station Road | 89 yd | |
| The Welcome to Town | 36 Station Road | 89 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mei Moon | 10 Station Road | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Factory (Dulo Ltd) | 8 Station Road | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 2-4 Station Road | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 28 Station Road | 1 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab House | 12 Station Road | 1 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 267 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 542 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.