Postcode insights

SA8 4LD

Oakfield Road

Pontardawe

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Detailed insights for SA8 4LD

Overview

Postcode SA8 4LD 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 average crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 4.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is King George V Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.9%
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 744 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Pontardawe has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.9%

Approximately 11.9% 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 4LD.

Transport

The nearest station is Skewen located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA8 4LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George V ParkSmallWalking directions to King George V Park
0.4 miYnysmeudwy ParkSmallWalking directions to Ynysmeudwy Park

Area Profile

Population
519
Population density
4,414.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.15(-14%)
Public order
7.29(-11%)
Other theft
4.48(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.92(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.36(-74%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
494
95%
Other White
11
2.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.96%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.58%
Other Asian
2
0.38%
Total population: 520

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
37.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
72
17.6%
Level 3 (A level)
71
17.36%
No qualifications
46
11.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.82%
Total 16+ residents: 409

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
91
43.33%
Owns outright
73
34.76%
Other social rented
24
11.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.9%
Total households: 210

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202511, Oakfield Road, Swansea, SA8 4LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
27 Mar 202613, Brecon Road, Swansea, SA8 4PADetachedFreehold£315,000
07 Apr 2026Flat 9, Woodland Court, Brecon Road, Swansea, SA8 4PWFlatsLeasehold£97,500
12 May 20256, Oak Hill Way, Swansea, SA8 4LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
24 Oct 202520, Clos Y Cwm, Swansea, SA8 4JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA8 4LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYGG PontardaweWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableLlangiwg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCwmtawe Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA8 4LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA8 4LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miFarmfoodsFfordd Parc Ynysderw, Pontardawe, SA8 4EGWalking directions to Farmfoods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA8 4LD, 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 004BW01000946
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA8 4LD

Is SA8 4LD (Pontardawe) safe?

The area around SA8 4LD records about 49 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA8 4LD?

The median sale price around SA8 4LD 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 4LD?

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

How deprived is the area around SA8 4LD?

SA8 4LD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 744 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA8 4LD 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).

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.