Geifr Road is in Margam, Port Talbot and in Port Talbot district. SA13 2BE is located in the Margam and Tai-bach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Geifr Road, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 2AA, SA13 2LF, SA13 2AQ, SA13 2BS, SA13 2BT, SA13 2BR, SA13 2LW, SA13 2LP, SA13 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA13 2BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.1% | 33% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 47.2% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.3% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 43.5% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 34.4% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 16% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 25% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 10.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 22.6% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.2% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Geifr Road was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Geifr Road has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 189th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% 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 Geifr Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2025-04-17 | £167,465 |
| 49 Geifr Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,995 | 2025-03-07 | £100,169 |
| 46 Geifr Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-02-21 | £173,373 |
| 13 Geifr Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-01-21 | £88,444 |
| 21 Geifr Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2024-10-25 | £127,880 |
SA13 2BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groes Primary School Bertha Road , Margam SA13 2AW | - not rated | 891 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cwm Brombil Bertha Road , Margam SA13 2AN | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 2,923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 3,494 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Baguettes | 130 Water Street | 180 yd | |
| Express Cafe | 266 Margam Road | 654 yd | |
| Steel Town Coffee Company | 280 Margam Road | 654 yd | |
| Tiddlywinks | Special Needs Activity Centre, Lady Charlotte Lane | 833 yd | |
| The Surge Cafe Bar | 74 Commercial Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taibach Youth Club | Taibach Community Centre, Duke Street | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margam Fish Bar | 76 Margam Road | 416 yd | |
| Lees Margam Ltd | 274 Margam Road | 654 yd | |
| Twelve Knights | Twelve Knights Hotel, Margam Road | 656 yd | |
| B.E.E. Hive Cafe | Taibach Community Education Centre, Margam Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 276-278 Margam Road | 654 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 32-38 Commercial Road | 884 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 | 199.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.