Postcode insights

SA12 7AD

Iris Close

Sandfields West

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Detailed insights for SA12 7AD

Overview

Postcode SA12 7AD is located in an urban city, within the Sandfields West ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Sandfields area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.2%
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 55 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Sandfields has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.2%

Approximately 34.2% 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 7AD.

Transport

The nearest station is Baglan located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA12 7AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Baglan

N/A

Walking directions to Baglan

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
7,564.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.28(+75%)
Public order
18.24(+122%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.82(-40%)
Other theft
5.86(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
98.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.02%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
37.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
37
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
13.06%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
30
25.64%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.22%
Social rents from council
24
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.38%
Other social rented
16
13.68%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Sandfields West

Median price£168,750
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £177K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £168,750 (about £184 per square foot) in Sandfields West area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £340,000.

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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£175,000£180
Semi-Detached26£166,750£187
Flats1£78,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sandfields West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfields West.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£91,000£121,000
2017£93,998£85,375
2018£103,500£90,000
2019£110,000£95,000
2020£121,000£113,000
2021£130,000£120,000
2022£147,000£137,000
2023£150,000£120,000
2024£150,000£155,500
2025£165,000£162,500
2026£166,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sandfields West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfields West.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£107£133
2017£108£99
2018£114£104
2019£118£109
2020£127£114
2021£141£126
2022£161£146
2023£166£134
2024£163£169
2025£185£177
2026£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sandfields West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 20259, Southdown View, Port Talbot, SA12 7AGTerracedFreehold£165,000
02 Feb 202626, Long Vue Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
23 May 202528, Border Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7EESemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
17 Jul 202572, Southdown View, Port Talbot, SA12 7AESemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
17 Jul 202572, Southdown View, Port Talbot, SA12 7AETerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SA12 7AD postcode area, located within Sandfields, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 7AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYGG Rhos-AfanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Bae BaglanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 7AD

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 7AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Oliver Stewart Davies

Sandfields West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Robert Wood

Sandfields West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Suzanne Paddison

Sandfields West - 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 WestW05001711
ParishSandfields WestW04000625
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SandfieldsW02000214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 016DW01000962
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 7AD

Is SA12 7AD (Sandfields) safe?

The area around SA12 7AD records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 7AD?

The median sale price around SA12 7AD in Sandfields is £168,750 (about £184 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 7AD?

There are 7 schools close to SA12 7AD, including St Therese's Catholic Primary School, YGG Rhos-Afan and Ysgol Bae Baglan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA12 7AD?

The closest station to SA12 7AD is Baglan, about 1,246 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA12 7AD?

SA12 7AD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 55 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA12 7AD (Sandfields) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 7AD is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Oliver Stewart Davies (Labour Party), Robert Wood (Labour Party) and Suzanne Paddison (Labour Party).

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.