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SA12 8ET

Heol Y Nant

Baglan

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Detailed insights for SA12 8ET

Overview

Postcode SA12 8ET is located in an urban city, within the Baglan ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Baglan area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Baglan is £46,068 per year. The nearest station is Baglan, about 0.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Baglan has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,133 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Baglan has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.9 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 7.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Baglan is £46,068 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA12 8ET.

Transport

The nearest station is Baglan located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA12 8ET
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Baglan

N/A

Walking directions to Baglan

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
414
Population density
3,992.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.29(+16%)
Public order
9.41(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.85(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.09(-17%)
Other theft
3.87(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
406
98.07%
Irish
2
0.48%
Other White
2
0.48%
Chinese
1
0.24%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.24%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
31.1%
Level 3 (A level)
66
20.12%
No qualifications
65
19.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
88
49.16%
Owns with a mortgage
68
37.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.15%
Other forms of private rent
11
6.15%
Other social rented
1
0.56%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Baglan

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£193
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £230K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £193 per square foot) in Baglan area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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 Baglan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£265,000£224
Semi-Detached52£183,500£193
Terraced4£156,750£165

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baglan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baglan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£121,000£118,000
2017£181,250£122,000£99,250
2018£163,248£127,250£87,000
2019£199,750£130,000£110,000
2020£202,500£128,500£119,000
2021£250,000£157,500£128,375
2022£283,500£176,500£143,750
2023£265,000£181,552£152,500
2024£275,000£190,000£150,000
2025£266,500£175,000£157,500
2026£265,000£188,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baglan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baglan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£155£123£95
2017£155£121£124
2018£153£128£91
2019£163£145£98
2020£169£142£92
2021£194£162£104
2022£232£192£147
2023£247£185£132
2024£215£190£129
2025£216£185£204
2026£192£212£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baglan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 8ET.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA12 8ET
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
21 Feb 202516, Aldergrove Close, Port Talbot, SA12 8EYTerracedFreehold£200,000
15 Apr 20257, Edgehill Close, Port Talbot, SA12 8EDDetachedFreehold£165,000
16 Apr 202532, Heol Y Nant, Port Talbot, SA12 8ERSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000

Schools

In the SA12 8ET postcode area, located within Baglan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA12 8ET
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableBaglan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Bae BaglanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableBlaenbaglan Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA12 8ET

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA12 8ET
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparPentwyn Baglan Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA12 8EBWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA12 8ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Josh Tuck

Baglan - Elected 17 Jul 2025

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Kinnock

Aberafan Maesteg - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyAberafan MaestegW07000081
WardBaglanW05001682
ParishBaglanW04001020
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BaglanW02000213
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 015AW01000889
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA12 8ET

Is SA12 8ET (Baglan) safe?

The area around SA12 8ET records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8ET?

The median sale price around SA12 8ET in Baglan is £190,000 (about £193 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA12 8ET?

There are 5 schools close to SA12 8ET, including Baglan Primary School, Ysgol Bae Baglan and Blaenbaglan Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA12 8ET?

The closest station to SA12 8ET is Baglan, about 633 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA12 8ET?

SA12 8ET scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,133 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA12 8ET (Baglan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Aberafan Maesteg covering SA12 8ET is Stephen Kinnock (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Josh Tuck (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.