Living in SA12, Neath Port Talbot
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA12 in Neath Port Talbot. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Neath Port Talbot: £162,967, up 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around SA12
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £55,000 to £445,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 HEOL Y NANT, SA12 8ER | semi-detached | £158,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 68 ABBOTTSMOOR, SA12 6DT | terraced | £140,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 1 NEWTON AVENUE, SA12 6YG | semi-detached | £125,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 6 WELLFIELD ROAD, SA12 8AB | detached | £255,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 10 BROOKWAY CLOSE, SA12 8EL | semi-detached | £159,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 104 ABBOTTSMOOR, SA12 6DT | terraced | £199,950 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SA12.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.1% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.8% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 9.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
119 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about SA12
What is the average house price in SA12?
The average sold price in Neath Port Talbot is £162,967 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SA12?
Prices in Neath Port Talbot are up 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SA12?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central SA12 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £55,000 to £445,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in SA12?
119 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SA12 at risk of flooding?
Central SA12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SA12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £175,000; 119 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SA12 safe?
119 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SA12 or SA13, SA12 or SA11, SA12 or SA7.
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