SA4 8JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Goppa Hill in Pontarddulais. Administratively it sits within Pontarddulais ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA4 8JX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 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 SA4 8JX are sourced from Output Area W00010079 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA4 8JX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA4 8JX.
290
38
£ 37,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA4 8JX spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA4 8JX. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA4 8JX has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- The Corner Shop1.0 km
- Lifestyle Express1.0 km
- The Corner Shop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Pontarddulais RFC0.7 km
- Pontarddulais RFC0.7 km
- Fountain Inn0.1 km
- Fountain Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Sullivans1.0 km
- The Farmers Arms1.0 km
- The Light House0.7 km
- Sullivans1.0 km
- The Farmers Arms1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Dulais Pizza1.0 km
- The New Adnan Tikka1.0 km
- Dulais Pizza1.0 km
- The New Adnan Tikka1.0 km
- King Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontarddulais1.6 km
- Llangennech4.3 km
- Bynea6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fountain Inn0.1 km
- Fountain Inn0.1 km
- Capel y Babell0.3 km
- Bolgoed Quarries0.3 km
- Capel y Babell0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA48JX · Data under Open Government Licence