SA8 3BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Llewelyn, 0.2km from Pen yr Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
For families considering a move, SA8 3BR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k. 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 3BR are sourced from Output Area W00004736 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN LLEWELYN, SA8 3BR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN LLEWELYN, SA8 3BR.
354
49
£ 37,400 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA8 3BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3BR. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 231,000
4 sales · Mean £ 228,000
Terraced
£ 117,750
2 sales · Mean £ 117,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3BR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Blissful Bakes Cakes0.8 km
- Blissful Bakes Cakes0.8 km
- Jane's Balloon Blossom0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Ricksha0.3 km
- Cardamon0.9 km
- Sue's Cafe0.7 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.8 km
- Bar 980.8 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Meadow Fish Bar0.7 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Garden1.0 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Emmas Pizza0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.8 km
- The Pink Geranium1.0 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Pink Geranium1.0 km
- Dillwyn Arms1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen6.0 km
- Neath6.2 km
- Llansamlet6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bryn Llewellyn0.0 km
- Bryn Llewellyn0.1 km
- Heol-y-Parc0.2 km
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.4 km
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83BR · Data under Open Government Licence