Living in SA8, Neath Port Talbot
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA8 in Neath Port Talbot. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Neath Port Talbot: £162,967, up 1.3% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around SA8
72 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £196,450 and a range from £60,000 to £623,230. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 THOMAS STREET, SA8 4HD | semi-detached | £135,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 50 HIGH STREET, SA8 4JH | terraced | £91,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 9 SYCAMORE LANE, SA8 4LL | detached | £282,500 | 2026-04-17 |
| FLAT 9 WOODLAND COURT BRECON ROAD, SA8 4PW | flat-maisonette | £97,500 | 2026-04-07 |
| 92 HIGH STREET, SA8 4JN | detached | £350,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 92 HIGH STREET, SA8 4JN | detached | £365,000 | 2026-03-31 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SA8.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.3% |
| Skilled trades | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
50 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about SA8
What is the average house price in SA8?
The average sold price in Neath Port Talbot is £162,967 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SA8?
Prices in Neath Port Talbot are up 1.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SA8?
The median of 72 recorded sales around central SA8 in the last 2 years is £196,450, ranging from £60,000 to £623,230 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in SA8?
50 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SA8 at risk of flooding?
Central SA8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SA8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £196,450; 50 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SA8 safe?
50 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SA8 or SA10, SA8 or SA7, SA8 or SA6.
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