Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

LON Y WERN, SA8 3BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON Y WERN, SA8 3BL.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA8 3BL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA8 3BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Y Wern, 0.3km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.

For families considering a move, SA8 3BL represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 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 3BL are sourced from Output Area W00004731 (shared with 5 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 3BL. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SA8 3BL has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
Drugs1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Gellinudd Service Station1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC 005028511.0 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarkets1.0 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl Supermarkets1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel1.0 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.8 km
  • Gwyn Arms0.4 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Butchers Arms0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Sue's Cafe0.9 km
  • Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)1.0 km
  • Bar 980.9 km
  • Indian Cottage (Swansea) Ltd1.0 km
  • Ricksha0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Charlo's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Charlo's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Emmas Pizza1.0 km
  • Little Trams Cafe1.0 km
  • Meadow Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen5.7 km
  • Neath6.0 km
  • Llansamlet6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol-y-Parc0.2 km
  • Bryn Llewellyn0.2 km
  • Bryn Llewellyn0.2 km
  • Alltwen Rugby Club0.4 km
  • Alltwen Rugby Club0.4 km