Postcode insights

SA12 6QA

Lingfield Avenue

Sandfields East

Interactive map showing SA12 6QA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA12 6QA

Overview

Postcode SA12 6QA is located in an urban city, within the Sandfields East ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Sandfields area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sandfields is £36,425 per year. The nearest station is Baglan, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Vivian Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Sandfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 76 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Sandfields has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Sandfields is £36,425 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA12 6QA.

Transport

The nearest station is Baglan located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA12 6QA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miVivian ParkMediumWalking directions to Vivian Park

Area Profile

Population
282
Population density
5,099.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.01(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.17(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+49%)
Public order
8.37(+2%)
Other theft
5.8(+27%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
91.49%
Other White
10
3.55%
Bangladeshi
5
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.42%
Other Asian
2
0.71%
Total population: 282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
34.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
16.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
12.05%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.05%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
27.64%
Owns outright
27
21.95%
Other social rented
27
21.95%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.57%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Sandfields East

Median price£182,500
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £235K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 (about £196 per square foot) in Sandfields East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sandfields East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£325,000£304
Semi-Detached43£198,500£218
Terraced18£161,500£167
Flats5£80,000£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandfields East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfields East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£80,000£119,000£83,500
2017£210,000£64,000£112,000£90,000
2018£184,950£75,600£106,250£106,250
2019£214,975£110,000£121,500£115,000
2020£152,000£79,750£118,000£112,000
2021£250,000£125,000£142,500£137,000
2022£334,995£94,000£170,000£150,000
2023£299,995£130,000£161,500£214,995
2024£297,475£160,000£177,000£234,998
2025£337,500£82,000£202,113£160,000
2026£317,500£80,000£168,500£169,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfields East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfields East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142£114£107£109
2017£140£115£108£97
2018£137£99£110£109
2019£197£139£123£122
2020£188£99£131£121
2021£173£179£156£136
2022£295£121£164£158
2023£265£183£171£226
2024£292£244£184£233
2025£305£129£204£167
2026£284£167£191£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfields East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 6QA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 6QA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 2025160, Lingfield Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 6QASemi-DetachedFreehold£127,000
27 Mar 202669, Vivian Park Drive, Port Talbot, SA12 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,500
12 Sept 202558, Fairway, Port Talbot, SA12 7HNTerracedFreehold£165,000
31 Mar 2026Port Talbot Bus Station, Acacia Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 7DPOtherFreehold£1,555,200
04 Feb 202512, Morrison Crescent, Port Talbot, SA12 6TNSemi-DetachedFreehold£186,550

Schools

In the SA12 6QA postcode area, located within Sandfields, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 6QA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAwel Y Môr Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYGG Rhos-AfanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 6QA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA12 6QA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrison Road Late ShopMorrison Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6THWalking directions to Morrison Road Late Shop
0.2 miMorrisonsChristchurch Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7DAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLidlAfan Way, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7BZWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 milifestyleRhodfa Gwifr, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7ETWalking directions to lifestyle
0.5 mikumar storesFfordd Deg, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7HRWalking directions to kumar stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 6QA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Matthew Crowley

Sandfields East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sean Mark Pursey

Sandfields East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Ted Latham

Sandfields East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Kinnock

Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyAberafan MaestegW07000081
WardSandfields EastW05001710
ParishSandfields EastW04001028
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SandfieldsW02000214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 016BW01000958
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 6QA

Is SA12 6QA (Sandfields) safe?

The area around SA12 6QA records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA12 6QA?

The median sale price around SA12 6QA in Sandfields is £182,500 (about £196 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 6QA?

There are 9 schools close to SA12 6QA, including Awel Y Môr Primary School, St Therese's Catholic Primary School and YGG Rhos-Afan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA12 6QA?

SA12 6QA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 76 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA12 6QA (Sandfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 6QA is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Matthew Crowley (Labour Party), Sean Mark Pursey (Labour Party) and Ted Latham (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.