Postcode insights

SA12 7FD

Aberavon

Neath Port Talbot

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Detailed insights for SA12 7FD

Overview

Postcode SA12 7FD is located in an urban city, within the Aberavon ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Sandfields area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sandfields has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Sandfields has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.6%

Approximately 0.6% 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 7FD.

Transport

The nearest station is Baglan located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA12 7FD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Baglan

N/A

Walking directions to Baglan

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
772 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.38(-58%)
Shoplifting
11.36(+77%)
Other theft
10.6(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.06(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.79(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
371
95.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.03%
Other Asian
3
0.77%
Chinese
2
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.51%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
28.32%
No qualifications
96
27.75%
Level 3 (A level)
62
17.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
46.34%
Owns with a mortgage
66
40.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
9.15%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.66%
Social rents from council
1
0.61%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Aberavon

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £145K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Aberavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £275,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£260,000£260
Semi-Detached15£141,750£148
Terraced41£117,000£125

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberavon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£88,500£70,750
2017£160,000£115,000£65,000
2018£173,000£118,500£71,250
2019£170,250£130,000£81,000
2020£191,000£130,900£79,950
2021£180,000£165,000£85,500
2022£260,000£159,000£90,000
2023£237,500£135,000£105,000
2024£233,750£143,500£105,000
2025£240,000£143,375£116,000
2026£260,000£168,550£128,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberavon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberavon.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£95£73
2017£177£121£67
2018£189£153£72
2019£186£150£81
2020£197£150£82
2021£257£184£98
2022£228£185£104
2023£262£142£104
2024£248£160£104
2025£253£151£118
2026£260£193£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberavon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberavon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 7FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 202550, Rowan Tree Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 8EZSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
01 May 202544, Rowan Tree Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 8EZDetachedFreehold£200,000
03 Feb 202541, Rowan Tree Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 8EZDetachedFreehold£260,000
13 Mar 202586, Heol Y Nant, Port Talbot, SA12 8ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
14 Feb 202575, Heol Y Nant, Port Talbot, SA12 8ETDetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 7FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Bae BaglanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableBaglan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableSt Therese's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 7FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA12 7FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miMorrisonsChristchurch Road, Port Talbot, SA12 7DAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miLidlAfan Way, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 7BZWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miSparPentwyn Baglan Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 8EBWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Andrew Dacey

Aberavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Stephanie Grimshaw

Aberavon - 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
WardAberavonW05001679
ParishBaglan MoorsW04001021
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SandfieldsW02000214
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 016AW01000883
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2025-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 7FD

Is SA12 7FD (Sandfields) safe?

The area around SA12 7FD records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7FD?

The median sale price around SA12 7FD in Sandfields is £125,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 7FD?

There are 8 schools close to SA12 7FD, including Ysgol Bae Baglan, Baglan Primary School and St Therese's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA12 7FD?

The closest station to SA12 7FD is Baglan, about 802 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA12 7FD?

SA12 7FD scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 7FD is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andrew Dacey (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Stephanie Grimshaw (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.