COMMERCIAL ROAD, SA8 4SL House Prices & Local Information

SA8 4SL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Road, 0.2km from Rhyd-y-fro in Pontardawe. Administratively it sits within Pontardawe ward and the Neath constituency.

For families considering a move, SA8 4SL 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 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £149k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.8% 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 4SL are sourced from Output Area W00005035 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.