SA8 3AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Howells Terrace, 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £283k. 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 3AQ are sourced from Output Area W00004736 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOWELLS TERRACE, SA8 3AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWELLS TERRACE, SA8 3AQ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates SA8 3AQ — age 49, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £283k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AQ. 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
Detached
£ 283,000
1 sales · Mean £ 283,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3AQ has low crime rates — 46 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 Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.8 km
- Old Inn0.9 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.6 km
- The Pink Geranium0.7 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.4 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ricksha0.8 km
- Ricksha0.8 km
- Cardamon0.6 km
- Sue's Cafe0.6 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.6 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
- Skewen6.0 km
- Neath6.4 km
- Llansamlet6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.0 km
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.1 km
- Alltwen Hill0.2 km
- Alltwen Post Office0.2 km
- Gwyn Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AQ · Data under Open Government Licence