SA8 4DQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Neath Port Talbot

SA8 4DQ is a postcode in Trebanos, Neath Port Talbot, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA8 4DQ, then scores the surrounding small area 65/100 - top 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA8 4DQ are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SA8 4DQ is based on Swansea 002 Census 2021. It covers 9,138 residents, 138 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near SA8 4DQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £157k from 65 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SA8 4DQ can compare 6 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

Near SA8 4DQ, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including sports (1). Closest examples include Canoe Polo / Kayaking – Swansea Canoe Polo Club (at Pontardawe Swimming Pool, ages 13-40, 2.4 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA8 4DQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.