SA8 3AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwyn Street, 0.6km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
For families considering a move, SA8 3AN represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £216k. 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 3AN are sourced from Output Area W00004733 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GWYN STREET, SA8 3AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWYN STREET, SA8 3AN.
303
43
£ 37,400 /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. SA8 3AN spans multiple life stages — average age 43, 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 SA8 3AN. The average age is 43.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 215,000
4 sales · Mean £ 214,625
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
5 sales · Mean £ 225,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3AN has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- Greggs PLC 005028510.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Old Inn0.6 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.8 km
- The Pink Geranium0.9 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.6 km
- The Pink Geranium0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ricksha1.0 km
- Ricksha1.0 km
- Cardamon0.9 km
- Sue's Cafe1.0 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Garden0.9 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Emmas Pizza0.8 km
- Little Trams Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen5.7 km
- Neath6.3 km
- Llansamlet6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gwyn Street0.1 km
- Heol Phillip0.1 km
- Heol Phillip0.1 km
- Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.2 km
- Heol Glyndernwen0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AN · Data under Open Government Licence