Postcode SA12 6RH 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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.5 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 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Vivian Park.
Aberafan has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 132 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberafan has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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 6RH.
The nearest station is Port Talbot Parkway located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Vivian Park | Medium | Walking directions to Vivian Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Sandfields East area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £337,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £82,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £199,225 |
| Terraced | 21 | £161,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sandfields East
In the SA12 6RH postcode area, located within Aberafan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 6RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrison Road Late Shop | Morrison Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6TH | Walking directions to Morrison Road Late Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Dalton Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6TT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Victoria Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 6QG | Walking directions to Nisa |
Elected local representatives for SA12 6RH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matthew Crowley
Sandfields East - Elected 5 May 2022
Sean Mark Pursey
Sandfields East - Elected 5 May 2022
Ted Latham
Sandfields East - Elected 5 May 2022
Stephen Kinnock
Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.