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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
87
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
50.7(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.8(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.79(-39%)
Drugs
6.28(+114%)
Public order
5.27(-41%)
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

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£320,000
Semi-Detached13£150,000
Terraced10£150,000

10 years median price trend in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.

All postcodes in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91QR

Min Y Rhos

SA91QS

Dolfain

SA91XL

Tanygarth

SA91JR

Maesycwm

SA91SP

Caerbont Cottages

SA91NH

Heol Giedd

SA91QU

Cwmtawe Road

SA91RL

Cwmclyd Cottages

SA91HJ

Brecon Road

SA91HX

Lluest

SA91LN

Crown Cottages

SA91PP

Neath Road

SA91UU

Hennoyadd Road

SA91JH

Commercial Street

SA91JZ

Garden Cottages

SA91LP

Heol Giedd

SA91QJ

Dol Y Dderwen

SA91RP

Long Street

SA91TD

Heol Rheolau

SA91LA

Commercial Street

SA91XW

Maes Y Cribarth

SA91XN

Tan Yr Allt

SA91NQ

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

SA91NX

Station Road

SA91SH

Brecon Road

SA91TE

Heol Rheolau

SA91UR

Hennoyadd Road

SA91HD

Commercial Street

SA91LE

Brynygroes Cottages

SA91US

Trefleming Cottages

SA91QL

Brecon Road

SA91TG

Brecon Road

SA91UY

Bank Houses

SA91XJ

Tanygarth

SA91NE

Cwmgiedd

SA91XD

School Road

SA91QW

Min Y Rhos

SA91TF

Brecon Road

SA91LT

Heol Giedd

SA91QZ

Tanywaun

SA91RN

Bala Cottages

SA91LZ

Heol Giedd

SA91XT

Heol Tawe

SA91RX

James Street

SA91RY

Bank Cottages

SA91XH

Henneuadd

SA91LD

Rhestr Fawr

SA91RQ

Brecon Road

SA91SB

Metz Cottages

SA91SZ

Caerlan Cottages

SA91TQ

Heol Rheolau

SA91LX

Heol Giedd

SA91SR

Watkins Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.