Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

LON TANYRALLT, SA8 3AS House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 3AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 51% social renting, SA8 3AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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

SA8 3AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Tanyrallt, 0.5km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA8 3AS 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. By day, the area transitions to a low density wholesale and retail character: low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.0% 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 3AS 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 3AS. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 96,500

2 sales · Mean £ 96,500

Terraced

£ 125,750

2 sales · Mean £ 125,750

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

SA8 3AS has low crime rates — 45 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Shoplifting26
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • Kumar Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • McColls0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Castle Hotel0.8 km
  • Old Inn0.5 km
  • Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.6 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.6 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.4 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ricksha0.7 km
  • Ricksha0.7 km
  • Cardamon0.6 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.8 km
  • Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.5 km
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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
  • Llansamlet6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lon Tanyrallt Flats0.0 km
  • Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.1 km
  • Heol Glyndernwen0.1 km
  • Gwyn Arms0.2 km
  • Pontardawe Tesco0.2 km