Living in Port Talbot: Liveability Score 52/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Our overall score for Port Talbot is 52/100, built from 7 categories. Healthcare is where Port Talbot most outperforms the national norm: 74/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.
That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the SA12 postcode district. Broadband (93) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Port Talbot in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA12 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £155,000 | 172 |
| Detached | £272,500 | 10 |
| Semi-detached | £169,275 | 72 |
| Terraced | £135,750 | 84 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Port Talbot a nice place to live?
Port Talbot is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Port Talbot is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Port Talbot?
Port Talbot has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 3,835 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Port Talbot?
The current median house price in Port Talbot is £155,000, around 46% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £272,500, semi-detached £169,275, terraced £135,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 172 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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