Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

HEOL GLYNDERWEN, SA8 3AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL GLYNDERWEN, SA8 3AT.

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

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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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Area Character

SA8 3AT 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.

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

SA8 3AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Glynderwen, 0.6km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA8 3AT 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. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3AT 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 3AT. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around SA8 3AT is moderate at 52 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.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour25
Shoplifting23
Public order5
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Fresh2Lips Catering1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • Kumar Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The Castle Hotel0.9 km
  • Old Inn0.5 km
  • Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.7 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.8 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.5 km
  • + 15 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ricksha0.8 km
  • Ricksha0.8 km
  • Cardamon0.8 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.9 km
  • Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Waffle Town0.9 km
  • Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Waffle Town0.9 km
  • Charlo's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen5.8 km
  • Neath6.4 km
  • Llansamlet6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Glyndernwen0.1 km
  • Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.1 km
  • Gwyn Street0.1 km
  • Heol Phillip0.2 km
  • Lon Tanyrallt Flats0.2 km