Socio-economic statistics for Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Socio-economic statistics for Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot

Is Port Talbot in Neath Port Talbot a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Port Talbot older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Port Talbot and Neath Port Talbot? What is the claimant count in Port Talbot and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Port Talbot Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
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UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Port Talbot on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Port Talbot.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Port Talbot

Port Talbot & Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Port Talbot in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Port Talbot compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Port Talbot is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

Port Talbot Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
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0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

How many residents own or rent their home in Port Talbot and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Port Talbot either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Port Talbot residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Port Talbot has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Port Talbot compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Port Talbot is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

What are the occupations of the residents of Port Talbot?

The largest employment sector in Port Talbot is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

Port Talbot Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age BandProportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

Port Talbot Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Port Talbot residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Port Talbot to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

What is the population of Port Talbot and Neath Port Talbot?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Neath Port Talbot including Port Talbot. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Aberavon5809
Aberdulais2412
Allt-wen2786
Baglan6706
Blaengwrach2036
Briton Ferry East2896
Briton Ferry West2963
Bryn and Cwmavon6855
Bryn-coch North2073
Bryn-coch South5847
Cadoxton1594
Cimla3754
Coedffranc Central3987
Coedffranc North2536
Coedffranc West4729
Crynant1980
Cwmllynfell1164
Cymmer2802
Dyffryn3023
Glyncorrwg993
Glynneath3305
Godre'r graig2162
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen2948
Gwynfi1310
Lower Brynamman1407
Margam3151
Neath East6637
Neath North3878
Neath South5127
Onllwyn1214
Pelenna1119
Pontardawe5731
Port Talbot5829
Resolven3191
Rhos2528
Sandfields East6990
Sandfields West6871
Seven Sisters2107
Tai-bach4937
Tonna2644
Trebanos1459
Ystalyfera2896
Neath Port Talbot Total144386



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.