Postcode SA8 4JL 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 101.2 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 4.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King George V Park.
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.
Pontardawe has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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 4JL.
The nearest station is Skewen located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | King George V Park | Small | Walking directions to King George V Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Pontardawe area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £420,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £187,000 |
| Terraced | 11 | £142,000 |
10 year median price trend in Pontardawe
In the SA8 4JL postcode area, located within Pontardawe, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA8 4JL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Ffordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4EG | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Ffordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4AG | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.