Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

ALLTYWERIN, SA8 4NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLTYWERIN, SA8 4NQ.

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Population

439

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA8 4NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA8 4NQ's 62% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

SA8 4NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alltywerin, 0.1km from Alltacham Drive in Pontardawe. Administratively it sits within Pontardawe ward and the Neath constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA8 4NQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4NQ are sourced from Output Area W00005029 (shared with 4 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 4NQ. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 130,000

7 sales · Mean £ 130,071

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

SA8 4NQ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour16
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other crime4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Mochyn Bakes0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Kumar Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Mochyn Bakes0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Castle Hotel0.4 km
  • Dillwyn Arms0.6 km
  • Pontardawe Arts Centre0.6 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.8 km
  • The Other Place0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Ricksha0.5 km
  • Ricksha0.5 km
  • Bar 980.7 km
  • Indian Cottage (Swansea) Ltd0.7 km
  • Rosselli's Coffee House0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Cross Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Waffle Town0.4 km
  • Cross Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Waffle Town0.4 km
  • Emmas Pizza0.7 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen7.1 km
  • Llansamlet7.6 km
  • Neath7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Alltywerin0.1 km
  • East Crossways0.1 km
  • East Crossways0.1 km
  • Compass Row0.3 km
  • Fairway Drive0.3 km