SA8 3DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Catwg, 0.2km from Gellinudd in Rhos. Administratively it sits within Rhos ward and the Neath constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3DX are sourced from Output Area W00005072 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LON CATWG, SA8 3DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON CATWG, SA8 3DX.
473
50
£ 37,400 /yr
43%
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 3DX — age 50, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3DX. The average age is 50.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3DX has low crime rates — 14 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
12 nearby- Gower Gourmet Fudge Company1.0 km
- Gellinudd Service Station0.6 km
- Gower Gourmet Fudge Company1.0 km
- Gellinudd Service Station0.6 km
- Jane's Balloon Blossom0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Meadow Fish Bar0.6 km
- Meadow Fish Bar0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rebecca Gilmore Wedding Cakes0.9 km
- Rebecca Gilmore Wedding Cakes0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath7.0 km
- Skewen7.1 km
- Llansamlet8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Capel Bryn Seion0.2 km
- Gelli Nedd Bend0.2 km
- Gelli Nedd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83DX · Data under Open Government Licence