Heol Verdi Sandfields, Neath Port Talbot
44 addresses across 3 postcodes (SA12), about 210 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47706157.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 17, D: 9, E: 1).
- 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 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fairfield Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 196 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (23); Flat (6); House (2). Built: 1950-1966 (25); 1967-1975 (3); 2015 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (11); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
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 (78% of about 770 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 56 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 44 addresses are between 11 m and 12 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA12 7RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA12 7TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA12 7TW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Baglan 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Port Talbot Parkway 612,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Briton Ferry 42,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scarlet Avenue Middle Sandfields | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Port Talbot Bus Station 1 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Port Talbot Car Park (Hollywood Park), Port Talbot | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 40.7 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fairfield Medical Centre | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandfields Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ty Arian | 270 m |
| Hospital | Neath Port Talbot Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Skewen Police Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays ATM | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 3,340 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Port Talbot Town Cricket Club 2.3 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Moor Road Allotments 8,680 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Aberavon Sands | Beach | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bae Baglan | Bay | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Mynydd Dinas | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Cwm Baglan | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Cefn-cwrt Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| Earls Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 43 | 44 |
1 of the street's 44 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Rhosafan Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Therese's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Bae Baglan English medium | All-through | 3–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Awel Y Mor Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Tywyn Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Ices t/a Mr Sofftee Reg No WV67 UUB SA12 7TN | Mobile caterer | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Pizza Pepino's SA12 7TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Sandfield Stores SA12 7TR | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2022 |
| The Amazon SA12 7TR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 4 Good | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Tasty Chinese Takeaway SA12 7TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Omer Simpsons SA12 7TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Lighthouse Residential Homes Ltd SA12 7RD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 4 Good | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Swn Y Mor Care Centre SA12 7PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 4 Good | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Trem-y-mor Respite Facility SA12 7PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Rushcliffe Independent Hospital (Aberavon) SA12 7PH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Apr 2026 |
| The Pop In Cafe SA12 7TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| JS Distributions Ltd SA12 7PT | Distributors/Transporters | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Jord's Kitchen SA12 7PT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Naval Social Club SA12 7PS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2015 |
| TwoVend SA12 7PT | Distributors/Transporters | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2017 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 |
| Public order | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Scarlet Avenue (34); On or near Traethmelyn (30); On or near Heol Parry (19); On or near Crimson Court (18); On or near Seaforth Close (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 50% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 35% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Heol Strauss · Rhodfa Dugoch · Traethmelyn · Crimson Close · Scarlet Avenue · Elgar Avenue · Clos Sable · Rhodfa Arian · Seaforth Close · Rhodfa Gwinau · Heol Parry · Rhoddfa Ysgarlad
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.