SA8 4LH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Onnen, 0.2km from Alltacham Drive in Pontardawe. Administratively it sits within Pontardawe ward and the Neath constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 21.0% 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 4LH are sourced from Output Area W00005026 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN ONNEN, SA8 4LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN ONNEN, SA8 4LH.
347
44
£ 37,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA8 4LH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SA8 4LH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 4LH. The average age is 44.0. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 232,475
6 sales · Mean £ 240,825
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 4LH has low crime rates — 30 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
28 nearby- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Mochyn Bakes0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- Kumar Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Mochyn Bakes0.3 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.3 km
- Dillwyn Arms0.5 km
- Pontardawe Arts Centre0.5 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Other Place0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ricksha0.4 km
- Ricksha0.4 km
- Bar 980.6 km
- Indian Cottage (Swansea) Ltd0.6 km
- Rosselli's Coffee House0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Cross Fish Bar0.3 km
- Waffle Town0.3 km
- Cross Fish Bar0.3 km
- Waffle Town0.3 km
- Emmas Pizza0.6 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen7.0 km
- Llansamlet7.5 km
- Neath7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Alltywerin0.1 km
- Compass Row0.2 km
- East Crossways0.2 km
- East Crossways0.2 km
- Kitty`s0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA84LH · Data under Open Government Licence