Awel Afan by Persimmon Homes · Awel Afan, Princess Margaret Way, Aberavon, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot SA12 6EX
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Persimmon Homes has 167 developments on Homello. Homes in Port Talbot sold for a median £158,250 over the last year, £163 per sq ft; see house prices in Port Talbot.
About Awel Afan
Development Overview Awel Afan, a residential new build homes development by Persimmon Homes, is situated on Princess Margaret Way in Aberavon, Port Talbot (SA12 6EX). This development is positioned directly adjacent to the Aberavon seafront, one of Wales’s longest beaches, offering coastal proximity alongside accessible urban and commuter links. The scheme primarily features a diverse mix of energy-efficient two, three, and four-bedroom properties, including apartments and townhouses, designed to cater to a range of purchasers from first-time buyers to growing families.
While the main developer page currently lists the development as sold out, new releases and resales are frequent; historical pricing indicates properties starting from approximately £174,995. Interested parties should contact the developer directly for the most current availability of specific plots and accurate pricing. Property Details The Awel Afan development includes a variety of contemporary house types. The selection includes two, three, and four-bedroom detached and semi-detached houses, as well as two-bedroom apartments. For example, specific two-bedroom apartment layouts feature open-plan living/dining spaces measuring approximately 15' 8" x 10' 8" (4.77m x 3.25m), with a separate fitted kitchen of around 10' 8" x 6' 8" (3.25m x 2.03m), and the main bedroom benefiting from an en-suite bathroom in some plots. While Persimmon Homes has been awarded the coveted five-star customer satisfaction rating by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for four consecutive years, with over 90% of customers recommending them, prospective buyers are advised to review the available customer feedback on the specific site build quality and estate management prior to reservation. Location and Transport Benefits The development’s strategic location offers concrete advantages for commuters and families. Excellent road links are provided by close proximity to Junction 40/41 of the M4 motorway, facilitating regional travel. For public transport users, Port Talbot Parkway train station is situated approximately 1.2 miles from the site. This station offers fast, direct commuter services with a quickest journey time of just 18 minutes to Swansea and around 32-33 minutes to Cardiff Central. A specific bus route runs along Princess Margaret Way, linking the development directly to Port Talbot town centre, the bus station, and Swansea. Local amenities are extensive, with the Aberavon seafront providing leisure options such as the Aquasplash Play Pool, Aberavon Adventure Golf, and a Reel Cinema. Day-to-day services are available in Aberavon and the nearby Port Talbot town centre (1.6 miles), which hosts the Aberafan Shopping Centre. Educational needs are met by local schools, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymreag Rhosafan, Awel Y Mor, Twyn, and the all-ages Ysgol Bae Baglan. Practical Information The Awel Afan development is nearing completion. Current availability is limited, and prospective homebuyers interested in the new build homes should register with the sales team to enquire about any forthcoming phases, cancellations, or resales. The developer offers several purchasing schemes, including the Welsh Government's Help to Buy - Wales scheme, Deposit Unlock, Part Exchange, and Home Change (subject to terms). Viewings of any available plots are strictly by appointment only, and all advertised prices and property types should be confirmed directly with Persimmon Homes.
- Developer
- Persimmon Homes
- City
- Neath Port Talbot
- Neighbourhood
- Port Talbot
- Postcode
- SA12 6EX
- Address
- Awel Afan, Princess Margaret Way, Aberavon, Port Talbot
- Tenure
- For sale
Sold prices at Awel Afan
First sales only so far: 11 homes registered at a median £249,995 since 2022 (new-build sales register 6–12 months after completion).
| Address | Sold | Kind | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Mar 2026 | Resale -7% | £198,500 · £313/sq ft |
| 2, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Sept 2025 | New build | £425,000 · £349/sq ft |
| 9, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Mar 2024 | New build | £269,995 · £244/sq ft |
| 8, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Dec 2023 | Resale -6% | £199,950 · £315/sq ft |
| 3, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Mar 2023 | New build | £214,995 · £212/sq ft |
| 7, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Mar 2023 | New build | £249,995 · £225/sq ft |
| 5, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Mar 2023 | New build | £249,995 · £267/sq ft |
| 11, Clos Olympaidd SA12 6EX | Dec 2022 | New build | £279,995 · £306/sq ft |
All sold prices in Port Talbot →
Sales at the development's postcode and its listings' postcodes, as recorded by HM Land Registry; neighbouring addresses in the same postcode can be included.
Questions about Awel Afan
›Who is the developer of Awel Afan?
Awel Afan is a Persimmon Homes development in Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot. Persimmon Homes has 167 developments listed on Homello.
›Can I still buy a home at Awel Afan?
Awel Afan is sold out, and Persimmon Homes is no longer marketing homes there. 2 homes here have resold, at a median of £199,225.
›What have homes at Awel Afan sold for?
HM Land Registry has registered 11 first sales at Awel Afan at a median of £249,995 since 2022. New-build sales appear in the register six to twelve months after completion, so this count grows over time. That is 87% above the Port Talbot median of £163 per square foot.
›What are house prices like in Port Talbot?
The median sold price in Port Talbot was £158,250 over the last 12 months (536 sales, +2.1% on the year before), or £163 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Port Talbot page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Awel Afan, Princess Margaret Way, Aberavon, Port Talbot, SA12 6EX
Nearest stations
- Port Talbot Parkway Station 1.2 miles
- Baglan Station 1.8 miles
- Briton Ferry Station 3.4 miles
- Neath Station 5.1 miles
Nearest schools
- Tywyn Primary School 0.1 milesWelsh-medium/LA
- Sandfields Primary School 0.7 milesWelsh-medium/LA
- St Therese's Catholic Primary School 0.7 milesWelsh-medium/LA
- YGG Rhos-Afan 0.9 milesWelsh-medium/LA
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal.
Area insights
The Neath Port Talbot neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, EPC register, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.
Resales appear under "On the market now" when listed; sold prices below.