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Area guide · Neath Port Talbot

Living in Port Talbot

A snapshot of life in Port Talbot, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Port Talbot is a town in Neath Port Talbot, Wales with a population of 31,557. The average house price is £156,750 and the overall crime rate is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Port Talbot ranks

Affordability
#19 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#51 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

31,557

Avg House Price

£156,750

Crime Rate

69.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

369 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,770

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Port Talbot's detached homes (£294,749) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£89,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Port Talbot prices have risen 53% over the last 9 years (£102,740 → £156,750).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£294,749	£275,000	45
Semi-Detached	£155,122	£155,000	193
Terraced	£122,407	£120,000	212
Flat	£89,000	£81,000	8

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Port Talbot is 69.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Port Talbot: violent crime (46% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Port Talbot averages 369 Mbps — 269% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Port Talbot homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 67.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.7
% Rated C or Above	67.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,178

Demographics & Economy

Population	31,557
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£30,770
Employment Rate	50.5%
Owner Occupied	66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Port Talbot?

The average house price in Port Talbot is £156,750 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Port Talbot?

The most affordable entry point in Port Talbot is a flat, with an average price of £89,000.

Is Port Talbot a safe place to live?

Port Talbot has a recorded crime rate of 69.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Port Talbot?

Average broadband download speeds in Port Talbot are around 369 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.4% of premises.

How big is Port Talbot?

Port Talbot is a settlement in Neath Port Talbot with a population of approximately 31,557.

Most compared with

How does Port Talbot stack up against its neighbours?

Baglan

Port Talbot

House price: £214,568 · £156,750
Crime rate: 78.4 · 69.3
Distance: 2.6 mi

Bishopston

Port Talbot

House price: £520,255 · £156,750
Crime rate: 76.1 · 69.3
Distance: 11.0 mi

Bridgend

Port Talbot

House price: £251,125 · £156,750
Crime rate: 70.7 · 69.3
Distance: 11.1 mi

Clydach

Port Talbot

House price: £201,494 · £156,750
Crime rate: 76.4 · 69.3
Distance: 8.5 mi

Cwmavon

Port Talbot

House price: £164,826 · £156,750
Crime rate: 69.3 · 69.3
Distance: 2.0 mi

Glyn-neath

Port Talbot

House price: £153,793 · £156,750
Crime rate: 69 · 69.3
Distance: 12.7 mi

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