Postcode SA8 3BE 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year. The nearest station is Skewen, about 4.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Ynysmeudwy 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 very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 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 3BE.
The nearest station is Skewen located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ynysmeudwy Park | Small | Walking directions to Ynysmeudwy Park |
Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £191,250 (about £218 per square foot) in Allt-wen area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £515,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £259,500 | £215 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £180,000 | £228 |
| Terraced | 3 | £140,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £214,998 | £123,000 | £180,000 |
| 2017 | £193,000 | £105,000 | £109,750 |
| 2018 | £213,000 | £117,750 | £108,500 |
| 2019 | £207,500 | £135,000 | £123,000 |
| 2020 | £242,500 | £168,000 | £162,475 |
| 2021 | £243,000 | £160,000 | £138,975 |
| 2022 | £290,000 | £190,000 | £150,000 |
| 2023 | £277,500 | £146,500 | £137,500 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £166,498 | £157,000 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £195,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £216,500 | — | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181 | £131 | £153 |
| 2017 | £163 | £132 | £149 |
| 2018 | £158 | £116 | £125 |
| 2019 | £190 | £119 | £143 |
| 2020 | £193 | £164 | £131 |
| 2021 | £190 | £172 | £169 |
| 2022 | £254 | £187 | £186 |
| 2023 | £248 | £156 | £186 |
| 2024 | £216 | £213 | £213 |
| 2025 | £266 | £214 | £159 |
| 2026 | £212 | — | £212 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 3BE.
In the SA8 3BE postcode area, located within Pontardawe, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for SA8 3BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nia Jenkins
Allt-wen - Elected 5 May 2022
David Chadwick
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA8 3BE records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SA8 3BE in Pontardawe is £191,250 (about £218 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SA8 3BE, including Llangiwg Primary School, YGG Pontardawe and Alltwen Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA8 3BE scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,227 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA8 3BE is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nia Jenkins (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).
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.