Sandfields East (Dwyrain Sandfields)
Ward in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.593, -3.808 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 74 89 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Sandfields East is a coastal ward on the edge of Port Talbot, within the county borough of Neath Port Talbot, facing Swansea Bay. It’s largely residential with a mix of post‑war housing and newer developments, set close to the seafront and promenade; the flat, sandy terrain implied by the name gives good sea views and easy access to coastal walks and local green spaces.
The area’s character has been shaped by the nearby docks and steel industry that dominate the local economy and history, while recent years have seen community regeneration projects and active local groups working on social and recreational facilities. There’s a strong local identity with typical South Wales community life - schools, clubs and small businesses - tempered by the economic challenges and opportunities of a post‑industrial coastal town.
Postcode districts covering Sandfields East
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Tonypandy 15.1 miles24.4 km
- Bridgend 11.8 miles19 km
- Llanelli 15.4 miles24.8 km
- Llanelli Rural 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Neath 5 miles8 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Coity Higher 11.8 miles18.9 km
- Briton Ferry 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Aberdare 17 miles27.4 km
- Aberdare East 18 miles28.9 km
- Aberdare West 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Sandfields East Parish 0 miles0 km
- Aberavon Parish 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Port Talbot Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Sandfields West Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Baglan Moors Parish 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Baglan Bay Parish 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Baglan Built-up area 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Margam Moors Parish 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Briton Ferry Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Tai-bach Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cwmavon Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Briton Ferry West Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Sandfields East
SA12 6QL, SA12 6JL, SA12 6TL, SA12 6BL, SA12 6BS, SA12 6HJ, SA12 6RA, SA12 6PQ, SA12 6TR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Bristol Airport 49 miles78.9 km
- Port Talbot Parkway Railway Station 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Baglan Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
Hotels near Sandfields East Ad
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 0.9 miles1.4 km
- The Grand Hotel 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Georgian Swansea 5 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel 3 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Morgans Hotel 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Ice House Apartments 4 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Ibis Swansea 2 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Patricks Boathouse 8.1 miles13 km
Schools in Sandfields East
- Awel Y Mor Primary School Primary
- Tywyn Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Victoria Road Stadium 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Afan Lido Stadium 0.3 miles0.5 km
- The Gnoll Stadium 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.9 miles9.4 km
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 6.3 miles10.2 km
- The Egypt Center Museum 7.4 miles12 km
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Ogmore Forest Forest 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Llanelli FC Stadium 16 miles25.7 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 17.4 miles27.9 km