MAES Y CORNEL, SA8 3DR House Prices & Local Information

SA8 3DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Cornel, 0.4km from Pen yr Alltwen in Rhos. Administratively it sits within Rhos ward and the Neath constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, down 12.6% 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 3DR are sourced from Output Area W00005075 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.