Postcode SA12 6AH is located in an urban city, within the Sandfields East ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberafan area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Aberafan is £36,165 per year. The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Aberafan has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,092 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberafan has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aberafan is £36,165 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA12 6AH.
The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Port Talbot Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Port Talbot Parkway |
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Sandfields East area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £417,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £288,248 |
| Flats | 15 | £159,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £169,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £153,500 |
10 year median price trend in Sandfields East
In the SA12 6AH postcode area, located within Aberafan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 6AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Addison Place, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6QL | Walking directions to Nisa |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.