Postcode insights

SA12 7AS

St Helier Drive

Sandfields West

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Detailed insights for SA12 7AS

Overview

Postcode SA12 7AS 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 high crime levels, with around 81.4 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Sandfields has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 307 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 81.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.8%

Approximately 38.8% 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 7AS.

Transport

The nearest station is Baglan located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA12 7AS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Baglan

N/A

Walking directions to Baglan

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
289
Population density
7,069 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.04(+21%)
Public order
15.15(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-14%)
Other crime
6.31(+200%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
97.57%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.35%
Total population: 288

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
35.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
21.83%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
28.93%
Social rents from council
26
21.49%
Other social rented
21
17.36%
Owns with a mortgage
18
14.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.22%
Total households: 121

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7AS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7AS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Nov 20253, Cerise Close, Port Talbot, SA12 7AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,800
22 Jan 2026227, Western Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 7NESemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
07 Feb 2025200, Western Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 7NESemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
07 Nov 20254, Lupin Close, Port Talbot, SA12 7ARTerracedFreehold£177,500
18 Dec 202581, Long Vue Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7EHFlatsLeasehold£78,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 7AS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYGG Rhos-AfanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Bae BaglanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 7AS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA12 7AS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 mikumar storesFfordd Deg, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7HRWalking directions to kumar stores
0.1 milifestyleRhodfa Gwifr, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7ETWalking directions to lifestyle
0.2 miPremierHeol Parry, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7TSWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miLidlAfan Way, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7BZWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 7AS, 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 016CW01000961
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 7AS

Is SA12 7AS (Sandfields) safe?

The area around SA12 7AS records about 81 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 7AS?

The median sale price around SA12 7AS 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 7AS?

There are 4 schools close to SA12 7AS, including YGG Rhos-Afan, St Therese's Catholic Primary School and Ysgol Bae Baglan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA12 7AS?

The closest station to SA12 7AS is Baglan, about 1,506 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA12 7AS?

SA12 7AS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 307 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 7AS 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.