Postcode insights

SA4 8JA

James Street

Pontarddulais

Interactive map showing SA4 8JA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA4 8JA

Overview

Postcode SA4 8JA is located in a rural town, within the Pontarddulais ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontarddulais area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontarddulais is £47,489 per year. The nearest station is Pontarddulais, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Coed Bach Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Pontarddulais has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 820 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Pontarddulais has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pontarddulais is £47,489 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA4 8JA.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontarddulais located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA4 8JA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pontarddulais

N/A

Walking directions to Pontarddulais

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA4 8JA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCoed Bach ParkLargeWalking directions to Coed Bach Park
0.3 midantwyn parkSmallWalking directions to dantwyn park
0.3 miCambrian ParkSmallWalking directions to Cambrian Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
4,787.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.35(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.33(-44%)
Public order
7.33(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.38(-27%)
Vehicle crime
2.93(+2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
98.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.59%
African
1
0.3%
Other Black
1
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
28.15%
Level 3 (A level)
65
24.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.3%
No qualifications
39
14.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
48.87%
Owns outright
47
35.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.28%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.01%
Other social rented
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Pontarddulais

Median price£193,250
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £245K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £193,250 (about £192 per square foot) in Pontarddulais area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontarddulais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£290,000£234
Semi-Detached40£197,500£191
Terraced23£172,000£175
Flats9£106,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontarddulais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£65,000£130,000£95,000
2017£195,000£83,000£130,000£106,000
2018£188,500£78,000£134,500£125,250
2019£190,000£74,500£135,000£120,000
2020£237,500£74,500£134,000£136,000
2021£232,000£72,500£158,250£132,000
2022£271,250£98,000£178,000£146,500
2023£300,000£93,500£169,000£145,000
2024£258,000£90,000£180,000£170,000
2025£290,000£106,000£191,625£172,000
2026£312,500£97,500£200,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£99£124£111
2017£161£105£123£112
2018£163£119£134£144
2019£157£106£125£134
2020£199£119£128£138
2021£212£141£155£142
2022£226£147£173£168
2023£258£147£155£159
2024£225£151£188£177
2025£237£160£190£166
2026£224£158£190£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontarddulais in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 8JA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA4 8JA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20254, Alltiago Road, Swansea, SA4 8HUTerracedFreehold£145,000
25 Jul 202551, Alltiago Road, Swansea, SA4 8HUTerracedFreehold£155,000
30 Apr 202611, James Street, Swansea, SA4 8HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
16 Apr 20253, James Street, Swansea, SA4 8HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£209,500
11 Feb 202634, Twyniago, Swansea, SA4 8HXDetachedFreehold£196,000

Schools

In the SA4 8JA postcode area, located within Pontarddulais, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA4 8JA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg BryniagoWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicablePontarddulais Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePontarddulais Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA4 8JA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA4 8JA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodBolgoed Road, Swansea, SA4 8JEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miTescoNew Road, Swansea, SA4 8TBWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA4 8JA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Michael Griffiths

Pontarddulais - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Philip Downing

Pontarddulais - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardPontarddulaisW05001062
ParishPontarddulaisW04000590
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontarddulaisW02000168
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 001BW01000846
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2002-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SA4 8JA

Is SA4 8JA (Pontarddulais) safe?

The area around SA4 8JA records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA4 8JA?

The median sale price around SA4 8JA in Pontarddulais is £193,250 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA4 8JA?

There are 4 schools close to SA4 8JA, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago, Pontarddulais Primary School and Pontarddulais Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA4 8JA?

The closest station to SA4 8JA is Pontarddulais, about 1,029 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA4 8JA?

SA4 8JA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 820 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA4 8JA (Pontarddulais) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA4 8JA is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Michael Griffiths (Independent) and Philip Downing (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.