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Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters

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About

The ward encompasses the compact village of Crynant, the former mining community of Onllwyn, and the larger settlement of Seven Sisters. The landscape is dominated by the rugged slopes of the Dulais Valley, with forestry and former industrial sites shaping the terrain. Residential areas are concentrated along the valley floor, connected by the A4109 road. The local economy has historically been linked to coal, with visible reminders in the surrounding hills.

A notable landmark is the large, modern rugby club and ground in Crynant, a focal point for community activity. The area is bordered by extensive forestry plantations to the north and east, including parts of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The River Dulais flows through the ward, and the landscape is marked by tips and old workings from the area's industrial past.

Area overview

On average Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters is £43,160 per year. Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters is home to around 5,127 people, with a population density of about 116.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters Population
5,127
Population density
116.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.98(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.85(-5%)
Public order
10.73(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.58(+6%)
Other theft
3.71(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,991
97.33%
Other White
29
0.57%
Irish
17
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.33%
Other Asian
12
0.23%
Total population: 5,128

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,049
24.95%
No qualifications
1,035
24.62%
Level 3 (A level)
681
16.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
665
15.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
381
9.06%
Total 16+ residents: 4,204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
990
44%
Owns with a mortgage
566
25.16%
Other social rented
252
11.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
8.89%
Social rents from council
164
7.29%
Total households: 2,250

Property prices in Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters 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 Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£222,500
Flats1£100,000
Semi-Detached21£160,000
Terraced11£125,000

10 years median price trend in Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crynant, Onllwyn and Seven Sisters.

Data Sources

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