Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

LON TANYRALLT, SA8 3AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON TANYRALLT, SA8 3AR.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA8 3AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA8 3AR has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 87.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA8 3AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Tanyrallt, 0.3km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA8 3AR 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a low density wholesale and retail zone — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £63k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 87.5% 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 3AR are sourced from Output Area W00004737 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AR. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 57,495

2 sales · Mean £ 57,495

Semi-Detached

£ 69,750

2 sales · Mean £ 69,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SA8 3AR is moderate at 58 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • Kumar Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Castle Hotel0.7 km
  • Old Inn0.7 km
  • Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.4 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.5 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ricksha0.6 km
  • Ricksha0.6 km
  • Cardamon0.5 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.5 km
  • Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Cross Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Waffle Town0.7 km
  • Cross Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Waffle Town0.7 km
  • Charlo's Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 15 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen6.1 km
  • Neath6.6 km
  • Llansamlet6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pontardawe Tesco0.1 km
  • Alltwen Hill0.1 km
  • Tan yr Allt House0.2 km
  • Alltwen Rugby Club0.2 km
  • Alltwen Top0.2 km