Rice Street is in Port Talbot and in Port Talbot district. SA13 1SN 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 Rice Street, Port Talbot, SA13 1SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 1HB, SA13 1LB, SA13 1SL, SA13 1LD, SA13 1HD, SA13 1SW, SA13 1LA, SA13 1HA, SA13 1SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA13 1SN is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 51% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 49% | 54.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.4% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 44.1% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51% | 54.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 28.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 12.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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% | 20.6% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 30.1% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 84.7% | -10.3% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 96.5% | 90.4% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 90.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rice Street was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.7% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rice Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 219th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Rice Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2024-09-30 | £123,975 |
| 4 Rice Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-08-16 | £143,824 |
| 15 Rice Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £129,500 | 2023-02-24 | £135,281 |
| 29 Rice Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-10-21 | £182,534 |
| 5 Rice Street, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-10-14 | £142,440 |
SA13 1SN 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 760 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - 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 | 1,823 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 | 1,922 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Nobel Avenue , SA12 6YN | - not rated | 2,068 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplus Ltd t/a Dawat | 94 Talbot Road | 87 yd | |
| St Theodores Community Hall | St Theodores Church, Talbot Road | 87 yd | |
| Dinner Jackets | 1 Cambrian Place | 137 yd | |
| Kaspas | 22 Talbot Road | 374 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 1-2 Commercial Buildings, Talbot Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh! | The Red Lion, Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 435 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Corner House, 1 Talbot Road | 435 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Huddersfield Buildings, Talbot Road | 454 yd | |
| Taibach RFC | Taibach Rfc, 23 Commercial Road | 478 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | The Bell Inn, 58 Commercial Road | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve's Fish & Chip Bar | 43 Ffrwd-Wyllt Street | 401 yd | |
| Subway | Applegreen Service Station, Talbot Road | 435 yd | |
| Mirchi Masalla | 39 Commercial Road | 478 yd | |
| Golden Fortune | 35 Commercial Road | 478 yd | |
| Baguettes to Go | 25b Commercial Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 32-38 Commercial Road | 872 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, Prior Street | 1,007 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 | 87.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.