SA8 3AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Row, 0.3km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.
For families considering a move, SA8 3AD represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £65k, 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 3AD are sourced from Output Area W00004735 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL ROW, SA8 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL ROW, SA8 3AD.
334
41
£ 37,400 /yr
51%
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
SA8 3AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 79% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA8 3AD. The average age is 41.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 83,000
6 sales · Mean £ 75,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA8 3AD has low crime rates — 42 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
24 nearby- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.5 km
- Kumar Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- McColls0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Castle Hotel0.6 km
- Old Inn0.9 km
- Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.4 km
- The Pink Geranium0.5 km
- Pontardawe Rugby Club0.3 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Ricksha0.6 km
- Ricksha0.6 km
- Cardamon0.4 km
- Sue's Cafe0.3 km
- Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.4 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl Supermarkets0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Lidl Supermarkets0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Cross Fish Bar0.6 km
- Waffle Town0.6 km
- Cross Fish Bar0.6 km
- Waffle Town0.6 km
- Charlo's Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 15 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Skewen6.3 km
- Neath6.7 km
- Llansamlet7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Alltwen Top0.0 km
- Tan yr Allt House0.0 km
- Alltwen Hill0.1 km
- Junior School0.1 km
- Graig Road Roundabout0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83AD · Data under Open Government Licence