Forge Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 1PG 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 Forge Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1PF, SA13 1XW, SA13 1YE, SA13 1BD, SA13 1YG, SA13 1YL, SA13 1YH, SA13 1YB, SA13 1BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA13 1PG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.1% | 49.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 34.6% | 38.7% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 37.5% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 40.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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 | 23.5% | 22.4% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 24.4% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 92.9% | 86.3% | -6.6% | 81.4% | 4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 92.2% | 91.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 91.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Road was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forge Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2015-05-20 | £152,739 |
| 43 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2012-11-09 | £119,702 |
| 41 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-04-01 | £204,647 |
| 39 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2007-02-21 | £140,078 |
| 37 Forge Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2005-03-17 | £160,660 |
SA13 1PG 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 649 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 | 1,132 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 1,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EJ Monks Catering | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 163 yd | |
| Bella Ciao | 20 Forge Road | 190 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd 08514605 (POR) | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 283 yd | |
| Glan Afan Coffee Co | 56a Station Road | 291 yd | |
| The Old Olive Kart Coffee Bar & Deli | 56c Station Road | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afan Masonic Club | Afan Masonic Temple, Forge Road | 163 yd | |
| Forge Tavern | 4 Forge Road | 189 yd | |
| Pig Iron Tavern | 44-46 Station Road | 323 yd | |
| The Welcome to Town | 36 Station Road | 323 yd | |
| The Lord Caradoc | 69-73 Station Road | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandal Takeaway | 51 Station Road | 359 yd | |
| Bombay Spice Ltd | 43 Station Road | 359 yd | |
| Panda Chinese Takeaway | 67 Station Road | 359 yd | |
| Mei Moon | 10 Station Road | 371 yd | |
| Pizza Factory (Dulo Ltd) | 8 Station Road | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 283 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd | Unit D1, Aberafan Shopping Centre | 481 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.