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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.

All postcodes in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91TG

Brecon Road

SA91LZ

Heol Giedd

SA91UR

Hennoyadd Road

SA91FS

Rhos Y Fedwen

SA91QQ

Penrhiw

SA91SE

Hendre Ladus

SA91SS

Is Y Rhos

SA91RB

Waun Gyrlais

SA91HZ

Brynheulog

SA91HN

Maesycwm

SA91JY

Heol Giedd

SA91XD

School Road

SA91XA

Tan Yr Allt

SA91UU

Hennoyadd Road

SA91RP

Long Street

SA91FR

Maes Yr Ysgol

SA91LT

Heol Giedd

SA91ND

Ynys Y Gwial

SA91NQ

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91RX

James Street

SA91HY

Ael Y Bryn

SA91LD

Rhestr Fawr

SA91AA

Lon Y Coed

SA91SZ

Caerlan Cottages

SA91JZ

Garden Cottages

SA91NB

Cwmgiedd

SA91UX

Henoyadd Road

SA91RY

Bank Cottages

SA91XG

Tan Yr Allt

SA91RT

Brecon Road

SA91HE

Brecon Road

SA91XE

Maes Y Fron Terrace

SA91XX

Dan Y Fron

SA91TQ

Heol Rheolau

SA91SH

Brecon Road

SA91HD

Commercial Street

SA91XQ

Henneuadd Road

SA91NU

Club Lane

SA91NH

Heol Giedd

SA91XU

Heol Tawe

SA91PN

Gorsafle

SA91SB

Metz Cottages

SA91SY

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91SR

Watkins Terrace

SA91QZ

Tanywaun

SA91LX

Heol Giedd

SA91RJ

Chapel Houses

SA91NE

Cwmgiedd

SA91HT

Lluest

SA91LS

Heol Giedd

SA91RA

Dolfain

SA91RF

Brecon Road

SA91ST

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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.