SA8 is a postcode district in Neath Port Talbot, Wales, covering 303 active and 82 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SA8 (16%) is characterised by a stable neighbourhood of older working adults and recent retirees, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (15%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SA8 are around £170k, down 22.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA8 at 190 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SA8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales
SA8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA8 postcode area.
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Population13,326
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Avg Age44
payments
Avg Income£ 34,433 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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5/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
5/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
4/10directions_transitTransit
3/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
5/10psychology
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA8's 71% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £170k. Property prices are trending down 22.9% year-on-year.
home £170,714 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%
Economic Activity
45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences1157
Anti-social behaviour384
Public order275
Criminal damage and arson159
Shoplifting149
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Clwb Golff Pontardawe
- Colliers Arms
- Dillwyn Arms
- Gwyn Arms
- Pontardawe Arts Centre
- + 25 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Angie Tea Stall yng Nghlwb Rygbi Trebanos
- Bar 98
- Cardamon
- DD's Delights
- Indian Cottage (Swansea) Ltd
- + 23 more
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Supermarkets
6 nearby- Farmfoods
- Lidl Supermarkets
- Tesco Stores (PON)
- Farmfoods
- Lidl Supermarkets
- + 1 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Lock No. 4 (at Trebanos RFC)
- Lock No. 4 (at Trebanos RFC)
- Double Happiness
- Bells Bakes
- Charlo's Fish Bar
- + 25 more
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Retailers - Other
62 nearby- Pantry Foodbank
- RSV Store Limited
- Sweet Treats by Rhiannon
- Pantry Foodbank
- RSV Store Limited
- + 57 more
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Area Profile: SA8 · Data under Open Government Licence