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.
TYN Y CAE, SA8 3DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TYN Y CAE, SA8 3DN.
297
46
£ 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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SA83DN · Data under Open Government Licence