Postcode SA8 3AW is located in an urban city, within the Allt-wen ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontardawe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year. The nearest station is Skewen located about 3.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Alltwen Park.
Pontardawe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,227 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pontardawe has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA8 3AW.
The nearest station is Skewen located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alltwen Park | Small | Walking directions to Alltwen Park |
| 0.1 mi | Lon Tanyrallt Park | Small | Walking directions to Lon Tanyrallt Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 in Allt-wen area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £287,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 1 | £135,000 |
10 year median price trend in Allt-wen
In the SA8 3AW postcode area, located within Pontardawe, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA8 3AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Neath Port Talbot, SA8 4EG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Ffordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4AG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Ffordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.