SA8 3AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA8 3AZ 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 rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3AZ are sourced from Output Area W00004737 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA8 3AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA8 3AZ.
305
37
£ 37,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA8 3AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, SA8 3AZ 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AZ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3AZ has low crime rates — 42 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
24 nearby- Fresh2Lips Catering0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Kumar Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.7 km
- Old Inn0.4 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.6 km
- The Pink Geranium0.6 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.4 km
- + 15 more
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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.4 km
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 Bar0.6 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen6.0 km
- Llansamlet6.6 km
- Neath6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Glyndernwen0.1 km
- Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.1 km
- Lon Tanyrallt Flats0.1 km
- Pontardawe Tesco0.2 km
- Cwmtawe Comprehensive School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AZ · Data under Open Government Licence