Margam Road is in Port Talbot and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA13 2LB 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 Margam Road, Port Talbot, SA13 2LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA13 2LD, SA13 2AZ, SA13 2LR, SA13 2LS, SA13 2BR, SA13 2LE, SA13 2LT, SA13 2AA, SA13 2LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA13 2LB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 53.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 36.7% | 40.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 42.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 4.3% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 49.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 3.8% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 20.1% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 15.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.3% | 96.8% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.8% | 96.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.3% | 37.2% | 25.1% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margam Road was 84.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.4% lower than the Margam and Tai-bach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margam Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Margam and Tai-bach and the 171st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Margam Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-06-28 | £232,862 |
| 77 Margam Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-10-08 | £241,924 |
| 81 Margam Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2019-02-15 | £300,566 |
| 77 Margam Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2017-09-01 | £266,813 |
| 73 Margam Road, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-05-26 | £169,775 |
SA13 2LB 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 | 145 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Primary School Incline Row , Taibach SA13 1TT | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Groes Primary School Bertha Road , Margam SA13 2AW | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cwm Brombil Bertha Road , Margam SA13 2AN | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Water Street , Aberavon SA12 6LF | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfields Primary School Lilian Street , Port Talbot SA12 6AJ | - not rated | 3,307 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 | 279 yd | |
| Tiddlywinks | Special Needs Activity Centre, Lady Charlotte Lane | 647 yd | |
| Express Cafe | 266 Margam Road | 798 yd | |
| Steel Town Coffee Company | 280 Margam Road | 798 yd | |
| The Surge Cafe Bar | 74 Commercial Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taibach Youth Club | Taibach Community Centre, Duke Street | 545 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | The Bell Inn, 58 Commercial Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margam Fish Bar | 76 Margam Road | 229 yd | |
| B.E.E. Hive Cafe | Taibach Community Education Centre, Margam Road | 594 yd | |
| Lees Margam Ltd | 274 Margam Road | 798 yd | |
| Twelve Knights | Twelve Knights Hotel, Margam Road | 800 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 64 Commercial Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 32-38 Commercial Road | 703 yd | |
| Co-operative | 276-278 Margam Road | 798 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.