SA8 3EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Rhos 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 2 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 3EX are sourced from Output Area W00005072 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA8 3EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA8 3EX.
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 3EX — 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 3EX. 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 2026-01)
SA8 3EX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Smiths Arms0.5 km
- Smiths Arms0.5 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Blissful Bakes Cakes0.5 km
- Blissful Bakes Cakes0.5 km
- Jane's Balloon Blossom0.9 km
- Wigfa Apiary0.5 km
- Jane's Balloon Blossom0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath5.1 km
- Skewen5.3 km
- Llansamlet6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Primrose Lane0.2 km
- Primrose Lane0.2 km
- Delffordd South0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA83EX · Data under Open Government Licence