SA8 3BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ynys Y Mond Road, 0.7km from Craig y duke in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
For families considering a move, SA8 3BA represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, down 78.2% 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 3BA are sourced from Output Area W00004732 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YNYS Y MOND ROAD, SA8 3BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YNYS Y MOND ROAD, SA8 3BA.
373
45
£ 37,400 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
SA8 3BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 78.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3BA. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
9 sales · Mean £ 130,888
Detached
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 305,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3BA has low crime rates — 11 incidents 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
8 nearby- Fresh2Lips Catering0.9 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Trebanos Service Station (Shop)0.9 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Welcome Stores0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Trebanos Rugby Limited0.9 km
- Old Inn0.8 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club1.0 km
- Gwyn Arms0.7 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Angie Tea Stall yng Nghlwb Rygbi Trebanos0.9 km
- Angie Tea Stall @ Trebanos RFC0.9 km
- Ricksha1.0 km
- Ricksha1.0 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets1.0 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Farmfoods1.0 km
- Lidl Supermarkets1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Double Happiness0.9 km
- Double Happiness0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen5.4 km
- Llansamlet6.0 km
- Neath6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Phillip0.3 km
- Heol Phillip0.3 km
- Gwyn Street0.4 km
- Heol Glyndernwen0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83BA · Data under Open Government Licence