Postcode insights

SA8 4QH

St Marys Road

Pontardawe

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Detailed insights for SA8 4QH

Overview

Postcode SA8 4QH 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 Neath, about 5.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
47.1%
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

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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.

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 4QH.

Transport

The nearest station is Neath located about 5.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
843.3 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
390
94.43%
Other White
7
1.69%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.97%
Indian
3
0.73%
Other
3
0.73%
Total population: 413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
94
28.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
24.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
18.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.59%
Level 3 (A level)
26
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 328

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
48
27.91%
Owns outright
45
26.16%
Social rents from council
33
19.19%
Owns with a mortgage
31
18.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.4%
Total households: 172

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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA8 4QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 202518, Bethesda Road, Swansea, SA8 4QQDetachedFreehold£250,000
07 Nov 2025183, Ynysmeudwy Road, Swansea, SA8 4QJTerracedFreehold£125,000
07 Mar 2025131, Ynysmeudwy Road, Swansea, SA8 4QJTerracedFreehold£153,000
23 Mar 20262, Tanydarren, Swansea, SA8 4QTDetachedFreehold£310,000
22 Aug 202579, Cilmaengwyn Road, Swansea, SA8 4QLSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA8 4QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableLlangiwg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA8 4QH, 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 4QH

Is SA8 4QH (Pontardawe) safe?

The area around SA8 4QH 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 4QH?

The median sale price around SA8 4QH 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 4QH?

There is 1 school close to SA8 4QH, including Llangiwg Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA8 4QH?

SA8 4QH 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 4QH (Pontardawe) in Parliament and on the local council?

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