Port Talbot's SA12 postcode has demonstrated moderate market momentum, with a trajectory score of 57.6 placing it in the 86th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices increased at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth outpaced this at 6.4% annually. Population expansion remains subdued at 0.3% over the same period. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited active urban transformation currently underway. These dynamics indicate a market characterised by steady rental yield development relative to capital appreciation, with structural population constraints that may influence medium-term demand trajectories.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Port Talbot · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by demand.
50 planning applications submitted in SA12 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes, 7 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) to amend the design of the dwelling approved under planning permission P2023/0972 for the erection of a dwelling (Plot 4) with associated landscaping, drainage and access.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Four-bedroom detached dwelling with parking and associated worksJan 2026 · Decided
- Prior Notification Application under Schedule 2 Part 31 for the proposed demolition of the naval club buildingApr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Port Talbot (SA12) common questions
Is Port Talbot up and coming?
Port Talbot (SA12) has a trajectory score of 57/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 16% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Port Talbot safe?
Port Talbot has a safety score of 48/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Port Talbot?
The average property price in Port Talbot (SA12) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Port Talbot?
The median monthly rent in Port Talbot (SA12) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Port Talbot?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Port Talbot (SA13), Porthcawl (CF36), Neath (SA10), Swansea (SA7), Swansea (SA1). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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