Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

HEOL PHILLIP, SA8 3AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL PHILLIP, SA8 3AX.

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Population

303

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA8 3AX spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SA8 3AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Phillip, 0.7km from Alltwen in Alltwen. Administratively it sits within Allt-wen ward and the Neath constituency.

For families considering a move, SA8 3AX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £151k, 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 3AX are sourced from Output Area W00004733 (shared with 5 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 3AX. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 107,500

6 sales · Mean £ 108,166

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

Crime around SA8 3AX is moderate at 55 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 offences28
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting23
Public order3
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Fresh2Lips Catering0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • McColls0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Old Inn0.6 km
  • Pontardawe Inn Y Gwachel0.8 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.9 km
  • Pontardawe Rugby Club0.7 km
  • The Pink Geranium0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Ricksha1.0 km
  • Ricksha1.0 km
  • Cardamon0.9 km
  • Tamarind (Purple Panda Ltd)0.8 km
  • Bar 980.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Lidl Supermarkets0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Oriental Garden0.9 km
  • Charlo's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Emmas Pizza0.8 km
  • Little Trams Cafe0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Skewen5.7 km
  • Neath6.3 km
  • Llansamlet6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Phillip0.0 km
  • Heol Phillip0.1 km
  • Gwyn Street0.1 km
  • Heol Glyndernwen0.2 km
  • Lon Tan-yr-Allt0.2 km