SA8 3AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwyns Place, 0.2km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.6% year-on-year. 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 SA8 3AJ are sourced from Output Area W00004736 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWYNS PLACE, SA8 3AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWYNS PLACE, SA8 3AJ.
354
49
£ 37,400 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA8 3AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £166k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AJ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 208,000
5 sales · Mean £ 287,793
Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
Semi-Detached
£ 186,000
1 sales · Mean £ 186,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3AJ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Kumar Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.9 km
- Old Inn0.9 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.6 km
- The Pink Geranium0.7 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.5 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ricksha0.8 km
- Ricksha0.8 km
- Cardamon0.7 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
- Waffle Town0.9 km
- Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
- Waffle Town0.9 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen5.9 km
- Neath6.4 km
- Llansamlet6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.0 km
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.1 km
- Alltwen Post Office0.1 km
- Gwyn Arms0.1 km
- Heol-y-Parc0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AJ · Data under Open Government Licence