SA8 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Phillip, 0.7km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
For families considering a move, SA8 3AX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, 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 3AX are sourced from Output Area W00004733 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL PHILLIP, SA8 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL PHILLIP, SA8 3AX.
303
43
£ 37,400 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA8 3AX spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AX. The average age is 43.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 107,500
6 sales · Mean £ 108,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA8 3AX is moderate at 55 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
18 nearby- Fresh2Lips Catering0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Old Inn0.6 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.8 km
- The Pink Geranium0.9 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Pink Geranium0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Ricksha1.0 km
- Ricksha1.0 km
- Cardamon0.9 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.8 km
- Bar 980.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Garden0.9 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Emmas Pizza0.8 km
- Little Trams Cafe0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen5.7 km
- Neath6.3 km
- Llansamlet6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Phillip0.0 km
- Heol Phillip0.1 km
- Gwyn Street0.1 km
- Heol Glyndernwen0.2 km
- Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AX · Data under Open Government Licence