Elder Road Baglan, Neath Port Talbot
1 address across 1 postcode (SA12), about 10 m long. USRN 47709592.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £108,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Neath Port Talbot costs £2,541 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Baglan, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parc Baglan, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Waterside Medical Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 49% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 40 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £73,000 | £73,000 | £73,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £69,000 | £69,000 | £69,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £84,995 | £84,995 | £84,995 |
| 2005 | 2 | £68,475 | £57,000 | £79,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2020 | 5 SA12 8LU | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2016 | 11 SA12 8LU | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2011 | 6 SA12 8LU | Semi-detached | £73,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2010 | 1 SA12 8LU | Terraced | £69,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2007 | 4 SA12 8LU | Flat or maisonette | £84,995 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 3 SA12 8LU | Terraced | £79,950 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2005 | 4 SA12 8LU | Flat or maisonette | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Neath Port Talbot in 2026-27: Band D £2,541 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,694 | £1,977 | £2,259 | £2,541 | £3,106 | £3,671 | £4,236 | £5,083 | £5,930 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (70% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 14 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA12 8LU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Baglan 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Briton Ferry 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | |
| Neath 839,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Baglan Shops | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Port Talbot Bus Station 1 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 8 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 41.3 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterside Medical Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Baglan Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr Samantha Edwards | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Neath Port Talbot Hospital | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Neath Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parc Baglan 2.7 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 140 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Craig Ty-Isaf Camp, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Ty-Isaf Camp | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Dock walls and gate between inner dock and outer basin at Briton Ferry Docks | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Ruins of St Baglan's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Jersey Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Daren Wen | Hill | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Cefn-cwrt Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Cwm Baglan | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Shelone Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Red Jacket Pill | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Neath Port Talbot: see them on the Neath Port Talbot page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baglan Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Blaenbaglan Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Bae Baglan English medium | All-through | 3–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayberry Food Store SA12 8DG | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Happy Garden SA12 8DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Bake House SA12 8LW | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Slimming World with Amber SA12 8LW | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Bake My Day SA12 8TU | Other catering premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Baglan Rugby Football Club SA12 8LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Oct 2024 |
| Baglan Lodge Care Home SA12 8LH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Woodside House Nursing and Residential Home SA12 8LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Baglan Service Station(Shop) SA12 8LA | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2015 |
| Oh my goodies SA12 8PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Crawford Green (9); On or near Sycamore Crescent (7); On or near Acorn Place (6); On or near Mayberry Road (4); On or near Duport Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 49% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA12 8LU: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Heol Ysgawen · Heol Mayberry · Crawford Green · Kier Hardy · Albion Road · Acorn Place · Greenwood Road · Lle Alffa · Ash Grove · Heol Greenwood · Heol Crawford · Sycamore Crescent
All the streets in SA12 and across Neath Port Talbot.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.