Postcode insights

SA8 4HP

Ynisderw Road

Pontardawe

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Detailed insights for SA8 4HP

Overview

Postcode SA8 4HP is located in an urban city, within the Pontardawe ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontardawe area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 3.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is King George V Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
52.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pontardawe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 761 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Pontardawe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

52.3%

Approximately 52.3% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Pontardawe is £46,770 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA8 4HP.

Transport

The nearest station is Skewen located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA8 4HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George V ParkSmallWalking directions to King George V Park
0.2 miAlltwen ParkSmallWalking directions to Alltwen Park
0.2 miLon Tanyrallt ParkSmallWalking directions to Lon Tanyrallt Park

Area Profile

Population
209
Population density
707.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.73(+61%)
Public order
16.03(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.48(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.4(+28%)
Other theft
8.84(+93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
96.19%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.38%
Chinese
1
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.48%
Total population: 210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
28.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
25.26%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.16%
Apprenticeship
22
11.58%
Total 16+ residents: 190

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
39.64%
Owns outright
22
19.82%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.92%
Social rents from council
14
12.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.31%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Pontardawe

Median price£187,000
Price per sq ft£202
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £249K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £187,000 (about £202 per square foot) in Pontardawe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £623,230.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontardawe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£291,250£250
Semi-Detached34£162,500£184
Terraced6£126,500£152
Flats1£97,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontardawe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£141,250£102,750£111,975
2017£190,000£136,000£94,500
2018£205,000£120,000£102,000
2019£184,000£130,000£95,500
2020£200,000£127,500£130,000
2021£201,000£142,500£110,000
2022£265,000£169,000£128,000
2023£249,750£185,000£160,000
2024£270,000£191,875£145,000
2025£260,000£167,500£126,500
2026£317,000£166,000£83,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontardawe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£113£117
2017£165£136£96
2018£159£124£105
2019£158£122£125
2020£171£145£122
2021£168£150£134
2022£225£163£157
2023£215£181£180
2024£236£174£157
2025£239£184£152
2026£239£177£120
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontardawe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202511, Ynysderw Road, Swansea, SA8 4EGDetachedFreehold£245,000
27 May 202543, Lon Tanyrallt, Swansea, SA8 3AGTerracedFreehold£135,000
14 Oct 202598, Herbert Street, Swansea, SA8 4EDOtherFreehold£60,000
19 Feb 2026Red Dragon Tyre Service & Exhaust Centre, Works Road, Swansea, SA8 4AFOtherFreehold£45,000
16 Feb 20262, Mill Row, Swansea, SA8 3ADTerracedFreehold£102,000

Schools

In the SA8 4HP postcode area, located within Pontardawe, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA8 4HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCwmtawe Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableAlltwen Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYGG PontardaweWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA8 4HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA8 4HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlFfordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4AGWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miTescoNeath Port Talbot, SA8 4EGWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miFarmfoodsFfordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4EGWalking directions to Farmfoods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA8 4HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anthony John Richards

Pontardawe - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Charles Heath Davies

Pontardawe - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

David Chadwick

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
WardPontardaweW05001706
ParishPontardaweW04000621
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontardaweW02000202
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 004DW01000948
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SA8 4HP

Is SA8 4HP (Pontardawe) safe?

The area around SA8 4HP records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near SA8 4HP?

The median sale price around SA8 4HP in Pontardawe is £187,000 (about £202 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA8 4HP?

There are 5 schools close to SA8 4HP, including Cwmtawe Community School, Alltwen Primary School and YGG Pontardawe. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA8 4HP?

SA8 4HP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 761 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA8 4HP (Pontardawe) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA8 4HP is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anthony John Richards (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Charles Heath Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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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.