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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Population

13,326

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,433 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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5/10
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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
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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
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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
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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