SA8 3AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Glanllechau, 0.4km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA8 3AP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 15.4% 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 3AP are sourced from Output Area W00004737 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL GLANLLECHAU, SA8 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL GLANLLECHAU, SA8 3AP.
305
37
£ 37,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA8 3AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SA8 3AP has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AP. The average age is 36.7. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
Semi-Detached
£ 123,000
2 sales · Mean £ 123,000
Terraced
£ 118,000
1 sales · Mean £ 118,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3AP has low crime rates — 45 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Kumar Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.8 km
- Old Inn0.7 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.6 km
- The Pink Geranium0.7 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Ricksha0.7 km
- Ricksha0.7 km
- Cardamon0.6 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cross Fish Bar0.8 km
- Waffle Town0.8 km
- Cross Fish Bar0.8 km
- Waffle Town0.8 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen5.9 km
- Neath6.5 km
- Llansamlet6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gwyn Arms0.1 km
- Lon Tanyrallt Flats0.1 km
- Alltwen Post Office0.1 km
- Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.2 km
- Pontardawe Tesco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AP · Data under Open Government Licence