Alltycham Drive Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot
1 address across 1 postcode (SA8), about 30 m long. USRN 47717032.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £276,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Neath Port Talbot costs £2,541 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Skewen, about 6.8 km (4.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parc y Brenin Sior V, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 54 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pontardawe Primary Care Centre, about 610 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 57 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £276,000 | £276,000 | £276,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £90,500 | £80,000 | £101,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £91,500 | £91,500 | £91,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £247,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £104,075 | £93,150 | £115,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £62,130 | £62,130 | £62,130 |
| 2001 | 1 | £35,000 | £35,000 | £35,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2017 | 36 SA8 4JR | Detached | £276,000 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2017 | THE FARM HOUSE SA8 4JR | Other | £800,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Feb 2015 | 24 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £130,000 | New build. |
| 2 May 2013 | 9 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | 14 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £101,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2013 | 20 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £130,000 | New build. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Feb 2012 | 9 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2009 | 14 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £91,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2008 | THE ORCHARD SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2007 | 1 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2007 | 2 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £93,150 | |
| 17 Mar 2005 | THE FARM HOUSE SA8 4JR | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 10 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £62,130 | |
| 12 Jan 2001 | 2 SA8 4JR | Semi-detached | £35,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Neath Port Talbot in 2026-27: Band D £2,541 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,694 | £1,977 | £2,259 | £2,541 | £3,106 | £3,671 | £4,236 | £5,083 | £5,930 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (28% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 36 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 54 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA8 4JR | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Skewen 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Neath 839,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compass Row Pontardawe | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Neath Bus Station 1 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 50.7 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pontardawe Primary Care Centre | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pontardawe Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Herbert Street (Dental Surgery) | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Morriston Hospital | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Skewen Police Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest RSV Off Licence Cashzone | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parc y Brenin Sior V 1.3 ha | 190 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 880 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 8.2 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Cilybebyll Community Gardens 2,580 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of Saint Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of Saint Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south-east |
| Burial Chamber at Pen-yr-Alltwen | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Waun y Coed Colliery Branch Canal and Tramroad Incline | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Cwm-du | Wood | 250 m west |
| Glyn-meirch Wood | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Glan-rhyd Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Cwm-du | Valley | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Rhos Service Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Mynydd Gellionnen | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Neath Port Talbot: see them on the Neath Port Talbot page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Pontardawe Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmtawe Community School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Alltwen Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Rhydyfro Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llangiwg Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| YGG Trebannws Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ponty Cafe SA8 4LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Powerbuilding Hardcore Gym Cafe SA8 4JB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Zoraiz SA8 4HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| The Castle Hotel SA8 4HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2010 |
| Bleddyn Howells Family Butcher SA8 4HU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Kumar Stores Ltd SA8 4HU | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Flames Pizza SA8 4HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Cross Fish Bar SA8 4HU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Meze and Grill Turkish Restaurant SA8 4HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| YGG Pontardawe SA8 4JR | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Cylch Chwarae Pontardawe SA8 4JR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 27 Sep 2016 |
| Sweet Butterfly Bakes SA8 4JY | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2024 |
| S&A Honey SA8 4JR | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Rosselli's Coffee House SA8 4EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Pontardawe Lodge, Athena Care Group Ltd SA8 4AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wesley Terrace (20); On or near Rodfa Alltacham (12); On or near Church Street (8); On or near Maes Iago (6); On or near Bryn Onnen (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA8 4JR: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Maes Iago · James Street · Bryn Celyn · Haulfryn · Hopkin Street · Bryn Onnen · Quarr Road · Rodfa Alltacham · Jones Street · Church Street · Ffordd Brynheulog · Bryn Derwen
All the streets in SA8 and across Neath Port Talbot.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.