SA8 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penygraig Road, 0.1km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
For serious buyers, SA8 3BS is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, down 53.6% 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 3BS are sourced from Output Area W00004736 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENYGRAIG ROAD, SA8 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENYGRAIG ROAD, SA8 3BS.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA8 3BS spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £327k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 53.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3BS. 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
Detached
£ 327,000
7 sales · Mean £ 357,500
Semi-Detached
£ 251,500
1 sales · Mean £ 251,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3BS has low crime rates — 23 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
32 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Kumar Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- McColls0.9 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Castle Hotel1.0 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.7 km
- The Pink Geranium0.9 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.6 km
- The Pink Geranium0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ricksha1.0 km
- Ricksha1.0 km
- Cardamon0.8 km
- Sue's Cafe0.6 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Cross Fish Bar1.0 km
- Waffle Town1.0 km
- Cross Fish Bar1.0 km
- Waffle Town1.0 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen6.0 km
- Neath6.3 km
- Llansamlet6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Heol-y-Parc0.1 km
- Bryn Llewellyn0.1 km
- Bryn Llewellyn0.1 km
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.2 km
- Alltwen Rugby Club0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83BS · Data under Open Government Licence