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Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

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About

The Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman ward lies in the upper reaches of the Amman Valley, bordering Carmarthenshire. Its landscape is defined by its industrial past, with former colliery sites and tips shaping the terrain around the communities. The area is residential, with housing spread across the valley sides and along the main road corridor. Local services are concentrated in the village centres, supporting the surrounding population.

A distinctive feature is the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Golf Club, a public course uniquely situated on reclaimed land from the old Gwaun-Clwyd colliery. The ward's upland edges offer views across the valley, with rural lanes leading out from the built-up areas. The River Amman flows through, and the area is connected by the A474 road, which links to neighbouring towns.

Area overview

On average Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman is £38,379 per year. Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman is home to around 4,217 people, with a population density of about 308.7 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman Population
4,217
Population density
308.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.86(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.23(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-26%)
Public order
5.22(-36%)
Other crime
2.13(+1%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,088
96.96%
Other White
44
1.04%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.4%
Chinese
11
0.26%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.26%
Total population: 4,216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
830
23.78%
Level 4 qualifications or above
788
22.57%
Level 3 (A level)
596
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
586
16.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
349
10%
Total 16+ residents: 3,491

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
766
41.43%
Owns with a mortgage
486
26.28%
Other social rented
195
10.55%
Social rents from council
183
9.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
158
8.55%
Total households: 1,849

Property prices in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman 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 Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£197,500
Semi-Detached14£165,000
Terraced13£133,000

10 years median price trend in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman.

All postcodes in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

SA181TB

Heol Godfrey

SA181SU

School Road

SA181RE

Llwyn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.