Postcode report
SA8 4RT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SA8 4RT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA8 4RT 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 4RT, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA8 4RT are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 4RT 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 5/10.
For property prices near SA8 4RT, 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA8 4RT 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.
FAQ
Common questions about SA8 4RT
Is SA8 4RT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SA8 4RT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for SA8 4RT?
LocaleIQ matched SA8 4RT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA8 4RT?
The latest median sold price is £157k based on 65 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.