Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

SA18 1SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA18 1SX.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1SX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA18 1SX's 71% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA18 1SX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Brynamman in Brynamman. Administratively it sits within Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman ward and the Neath constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA18 1SX are sourced from Output Area W00004955 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA18 1SX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA18 1SX has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Del's Delights0.7 km
  • Neuadd Gyhoeddus Brynaman0.7 km
  • Siop y Mynydd Du1.0 km
  • BRYNAMMAN PUBLIC HALL0.7 km
  • Siop One Stop Brynaman0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Canolfan y Mynydd Du1.0 km
  • Black Mountain Centre1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Lotus Chinese and Fish Shop0.7 km
  • Napoli Pizza0.2 km
  • Happy Corner0.5 km
  • Happy Corner0.5 km
  • LOTUS CHINESE AND FISH SHOP0.7 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bridgend Inn0.7 km
  • BRIDGEND INN0.7 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Brynaman0.2 km
  • Brynamman RFC0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ammanford8.6 km
  • Pantyffynnon9.1 km
  • Llandybie9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Banwen Place0.0 km
  • Banwen Place0.0 km
  • Lower Brynamman Post Office0.3 km
  • Lower Brynamman Post Office0.3 km
  • School Road0.3 km