Sandfields West
Parish in Neath Port Talbot, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.602, -3.822 |
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| OS grid ref: | SS 73 90 |
| Dialling code: | 01639 (Neath) |
Sandfields West is a coastal community on the edge of Port Talbot in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, sitting close to Swansea Bay and the sands of Aberavon Beach. It developed largely in the 20th century as a residential area for workers in local heavy industry and docks, so the streets mix post‑war housing, social estates and a handful of high‑rise flats with local shops, schools and community facilities.
The area’s character is shaped by its industrial heritage - historically tied to the nearby Port Talbot steelworks - and by ongoing regeneration efforts aimed at improving housing and employment prospects. Socially it’s a diverse, family‑centred neighbourhood with active community groups and easy access to coastal recreation, while economic challenges remain part of local life alongside initiatives to attract investment and services.
Postcode districts covering Sandfields West
Most populated places nearby
- Swansea 5.7 miles
- Tonypandy 15.7 miles
- Bridgend 12.7 miles
- Llanelli 14.6 miles
- Llanelli Rural 16.2 miles
- Neath 4.3 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 21.5 miles
- Coity Higher 12.6 miles
- Briton Ferry 1.6 miles
- Aberdare 17.3 miles
- Aberdare East 18.2 miles
- Aberdare West 17.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Baglan Moors Parish 0.7 miles
- Sandfields East Parish 0.9 miles
- Baglan Bay Parish 1 mile
- Aberavon Parish 1.3 miles
- Briton Ferry Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Port Talbot Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Baglan Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Briton Ferry West Ward 2.2 miles
- Briton Ferry East Ward 2.6 miles
- Cwmavon Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Coedffranc West Ward 3 miles
- Coedffranc Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Sandfields West
SA12 7HB, SA12 7SS, SA12 7DR, SA12 7RS, SA12 7TJ, SA12 7TL, SA12 7TH, SA12 7LN, SA12 7PY … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 25 miles
- Bristol Airport 49.8 miles
- Baglan Railway Station 1 mile
- Port Talbot Parkway Railway Station 1.9 miles
Hotels near Sandfields West Ad
- Blanco's Hotel Port Talbot 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Swansea - East 3 3.3 miles
- The Georgian Swansea 5 5.1 miles
- Morgans Hotel 4 5.1 miles
- The Towers Hotel and Spa 3 2.4 miles
- The Grand Hotel 1.8 miles
- Ice House Apartments 4 4.8 miles
- Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel 3 0.7 miles
- Ibis Swansea 2 4.1 miles
- Patricks Boathouse 7.6 miles
Schools in Sandfields West
- St Therese's Catholic Primary School Primary
- YGG Rhosafan Primary
- Ysgol Bae Baglan All ages
Local points of interest
- Afan Lido Stadium 1.2 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 1.2 miles
- The Gnoll Stadium 4.4 miles
- Swansea Princess Way Museum 5.1 miles
- Liberty Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles
- The Egypt Center Museum 6.7 miles
- Porthcawl Harbour Harbour 9.8 miles
- Ogmore Forest Forest 13 miles
- Stebonheath Park Stadium 15 miles
- Llanelli FC Stadium 15.1 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 16 miles
- Llantrisant Forest Forest 18.1 miles