Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

TYN Y CAE, SA8 3DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYN Y CAE, SA8 3DN.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates SA8 3DN — age 46, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £162k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SA8 3DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tyn Y Cae, 0.4km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.8% 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 3DN 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 3DN. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 146,500

20 sales · Mean £ 137,900

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

SA8 3DN has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour20
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order5
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC 005028510.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Old Inn0.8 km
  • Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.8 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.9 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ricksha1.0 km
  • Ricksha1.0 km
  • Cardamon0.9 km
  • Sue's Cafe0.9 km
  • Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Oriental Garden0.9 km
  • Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Emmas Pizza0.8 km
  • Little Trams Cafe0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen5.7 km
  • Neath6.2 km
  • Llansamlet6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gwyn Street0.2 km
  • Alltwen Post Office0.2 km
  • Gwyn Arms0.2 km
  • Alltwen Rugby Club0.3 km
  • Heol Phillip0.3 km