SA13 (Port Talbot) has demonstrated moderate price appreciation with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.9%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital gains at 6.4% annually over the same period. The district scores 59.8 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 92nd percentile nationally, indicating stronger performance relative to most UK postcodes. Population growth remains subdued at 0.3% over five years, suggesting limited demographic expansion. Currently classified as latent stage gentrification, SA13 shows characteristics that may warrant monitoring for potential future neighbourhood evolution, though investors should note the modest population dynamics in this South Wales location.
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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 0.6 points this month to 59/100, driven mainly by demand.
34 planning applications submitted in SA13 over the last six months, 6 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Non-Material Amendment to condition 2 (approved plans) to vary materials on selected side elevations from stone to brickwork, of planning permission P2022/1063 for the Development for 43no. affordable dwellings and associated works including a new access, an internal road network, landscaping, sustainable drainage, car, cycle parking and partial demolition of school. The proposal is to amend the layout of the approved bin stores.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of use from A2 Bank to A1 Convenience Store, with alterations to shopfront.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Change of Use from B8 Storage to C5 Dwellinghouse to be used otherwise than a sole or main residence and occupied for 183 days or fewer.Apr 2026 · Awaiting decision
Port Talbot (SA13) common questions
Is Port Talbot up and coming?
Port Talbot (SA13) has a trajectory score of 59/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 9% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.7 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 82/100 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 (SA13) 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 (SA13) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Port Talbot?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Port Talbot (SA12), Porthcawl (CF36), Bridgend (CF33), Neath (SA10), Bridgend (CF32). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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