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Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

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About

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais ward lies in the far south of Powys, within the upper Swansea Valley. The area is defined by its industrial heritage, with a landscape shaped by historical coal mining and the ironworks that once drove the local economy. The communities of Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais form the main population centres, situated along the River Tawe. This river has been central to the area's development and continues to run through its heart.

The ward is positioned on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, with the Black Mountain range providing a dramatic backdrop to the west. A notable local feature is the Ynyscedwyn Ironworks engine house, a surviving monument to the 19th-century industrial era. The landscape is a mix of former industrial sites, residential areas, and encroaching upland scenery, reflecting a transition from a working past to its present character.

Area overview

On average Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais is £40,614 per year. Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais is home to around 3,984 people, with a population density of about 104.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais Population
3,984
Population density
104.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.22(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.55(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.02(-54%)
Public order
6.02(-27%)
Drugs
5.27(+103%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,802
95.43%
Other White
43
1.08%
Arab
33
0.83%
Irish
20
0.5%
Indian
18
0.45%
Total population: 3,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
874
26.19%
No qualifications
779
23.34%
Level 3 (A level)
528
15.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
509
15.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
8.93%
Total 16+ residents: 3,337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
781
42.47%
Owns with a mortgage
407
22.13%
Social rents from council
373
20.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
170
9.24%
Other social rented
52
2.83%
Total households: 1,839

Property prices in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £235K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£290,000£255
Terraced13£165,000£195
Semi-Detached14£144,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,000£112,500£87,475
2017£180,000£92,000£92,500
2018£208,000£105,500£102,500
2019£205,000£125,750£84,000
2020£307,500£160,000£110,000
2021£261,475£137,500£130,000
2022£217,000£170,000£129,750
2023£283,670£142,000£142,000
2024£330,000£157,500£131,000
2025£305,000£138,000£150,000
2026£280,000£155,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£90£87
2017£149£101£100
2018£147£106£112
2019£165£117£85
2020£167£167£131
2021£225£141£127
2022£187£200£134
2023£251£150£145
2024£269£187£157
2025£271£151£165
2026£227£152£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

Is Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais safe?

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais?

The median sale price in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais is £165,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais?

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais sits around rank 795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais?

The average household income in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais is around £40,614 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais?

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais is represented by 2 elected councillors: Hugo Williams (Labour Party) and Sarah Louise Williams (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91SP

Caerbont Cottages

SA91PW

Gorsafle

SA91NZ

Station Road

SA91UY

Bank Houses

SA91QP

Hendreladus

SA91RS

Lock Cottages

SA91FW

Parc Bryn Y Groes

SA91PY

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91PQ

Heol Y Gwaudd

SA91NA

Tawelfan

SA91JA

Penybryn

SA91RL

Cwmclyd Cottages

SA91SN

Bryncerdd Villas

SA91RU

Ynysisaf Cottages

SA91TA

Tan Y Graig

SA91NY

Ystradfawr Villas

SA91RW

Long Street

SA91HG

Hawthorn Villas

SA91QN

Brecon Road

SA91RH

Cwm Tawe Road

SA91HR

Ewart Villas

SA91LA

Commercial Street

SA91LY

Heol Giedd

SA91NX

Station Road

SA91SG

Richmond Park

SA91XN

Tan Yr Allt

SA91JB

Penybryn

SA91LU

Dreflan

SA91PR

Neath Road

SA91TB

Heol Rheolau

SA92QH

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91RE

Brecon Road

SA91SX

Troedyrhiw

SA91EW

Tre Fleming

SA91QJ

Dol Y Dderwen

SA91QU

Cwmtawe Road

SA91HW

Astoria Place

SA91JJ

Brecon Road

SA91HP

Bryn Road

SA91HJ

Brecon Road

SA91SW

Brecon Road

SA91QR

Min Y Rhos

SA91JX

Heol Giedd

SA91XP

Heol Tawe

SA91RQ

Brecon Road

SA91XJ

Tanygarth

SA91LP

Heol Giedd

SA91XB

Heol Tawe

SA91QS

Dolfain

SA91JH

Commercial Street

SA91PS

Neath Road

SA91TF

Brecon Road

SA91RR

Long Street

SA91LW

Caedegar Road

SA91HQ

Brynawel Villas

SA91XT

Heol Tawe

SA91QL

Brecon Road

SA91LE

Brynygroes Cottages

SA91HX

Lluest

SA91XF

Tan Yr Allt

SA91PL

Station Road

SA91HH

Brecon Road

SA91RG

Brecon Road

SA91LN

Crown Cottages

SA91LQ

Heol Giedd

SA91XL

Tanygarth

SA91LG

Pelican Street

SA91SQ

Brecon Road

SA91QW

Min Y Rhos

SA91LH

Oddfellow Street

SA91LR

Plasycoed

SA91PT

Railway Terrace

SA91QX

Brecon Road

SA91UW

Heol Tawe

SA91HS

Cwm Villas

SA91JT

Brynawel Road

SA91US

Trefleming Cottages

SA91XR

Heol Tawe

SA91XW

Maes Y Cribarth

SA91JP

Commercial Street

SA91JR

Maesycwm

SA91QY

Tan Y Waun

SA91PP

Neath Road

SA91UT

Hennoyadd Road

SA91HF

Brecon Road

SA91SU

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91XH

Henneuadd

SA91LF

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91TE

Heol Rheolau

SA91HL

Derwen Road

SA91JS

Maesycwm

SA91QT

Brecon Road

SA91RN

Bala Cottages

SA91FZ

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91SA

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91XS

Heol Tawe

SA91UZ

Hennoyadd Road

SA91SD

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91HU

Lluest

SA91TD

Heol Rheolau

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.