Side-by-side comparison of SA12 Port talbot and SA42 Newport covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SA12 is the more affordable option at £160,000 median vs £410,000 in SA42. SA42 has lower recorded crime (108 vs 3,199 offences over 13 months). SA12 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SA12 Port talbot | SA42 Newport |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £160,000 | £410,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 3,199 | 108 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 66.0 | 12.8 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 87.0 | 53.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 63.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.