Town Pop. 2,443

Living in Alltwen: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alltwen scores 52/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Alltwen most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the SA8 postcode district.

It scores 7 points above the SA8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the SA8 district's 37/100. Safety (82) and broadband (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SA8 postcode district.

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Alltwen scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Shoplifting 40 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 45 crimes
  2. 2 Heol Glanllechau 23 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Glyndernwen 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³
79
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital43.3 mi
Weston General Hospital46.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital53.5 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust18 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryPONTARDAWE PRIMARY CARE CENTRE0.3 mi
GP capacity14,524 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Neath Port Talbot
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.6%Retired22.7%Student3.3%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.7%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.3%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
48
Council tax Neath Port Talbot · 2025-26
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Skewen 3.7 mi
Neath 4 mi
Llansamlet 4.1 mi
J44 M4 3.8 mi
J45 M4 3.8 mi
J44 M4 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alltwen in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Rhos 47 0.7 mi away ⇄
Pontardawe 44 0.7 mi away ⇄
Clydach (Swansea) 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Glais 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Craig-cefn-parc 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cilfrew 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Neath 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tonna 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Creunant 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ystalyfera 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Llandarcy 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cwm-twrch Uchaf 46 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alltwen a nice place to live?

Alltwen is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Alltwen is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Alltwen?

Alltwen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 146 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Alltwen

SA8 45 ⇄

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