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About

Sandfields is a coastal area directly adjacent to Aberavon Beach. The landscape is dominated by a long stretch of sand and the broad sweep of Swansea Bay. Behind the beach, the land is largely flat and open.

The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and leisure facilities oriented towards the waterfront. A notable feature is the large, shallow lagoon formed by the River Afan meeting the sea, which is a distinct hydrological element of the shoreline.

Area overview

On average Sandfields has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sandfields is £36,425 per year. Sandfields is home to around 9,657 people, with a population density of about 3,293.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sandfields Population
9,657
Population density
3,293.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.87(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.53(+7%)
Public order
11.91(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-17%)
Other theft
5.28(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,182
95.08%
Other White
131
1.36%
Other Asian
64
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
61
0.63%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.38%
Total population: 9,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,576
33.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,464
18.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,201
15.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,106
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
764
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,750

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,348
32.84%
Owns with a mortgage
891
21.71%
Other social rented
710
17.3%
Social rents from council
667
16.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
8.82%
Total households: 4,105

Property prices in Sandfields

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Sandfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sandfields in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£240,000
Semi-Detached38£165,500
Terraced16£156,250

10 years median price trend in Sandfields

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfields.

All postcodes in Sandfields

SA127NP

Ocean Way

SA127SS

Kern Close

SA126TN

Morrison Crescent

SA127PP

Scarlet Avenue

SA127SX

Rhodfa Mozart

SA127NF

Western Avenue

SA127BH

St Helier Drive

SA127EG

Dolphin Place

SA127LG

Southcross Road

SA127LY

Sea Breeze

SA127PG

Tir Morfa Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.