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About

Tawe Uchaf is a large, sparsely populated ward in the upper Swansea Valley. Its landscape is defined by the River Tawe, moorland, and forestry plantations. The area includes the villages of Ystradgynlais and Cwmtwrch, which historically developed around coal mining and metal industries. These communities are situated on the valley floor, with the surrounding uplands used for sheep farming and water catchment.

The terrain rises steeply to the north into the limestone massif of Mynydd Du, part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. A notable feature is the Craig-y-Nos Country Park, which contains the grounds and opera house of the former estate of 19th-century opera singer Adelina Patti. The ward's economy has shifted from heavy industry towards tourism, outdoor recreation, and smaller-scale employment.

Area overview

On average Tawe Uchaf has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tawe Uchaf is £40,614 per year. Tawe Uchaf is home to around 2,082 people, with a population density of about 18.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tawe Uchaf Population
2,082
Population density
18.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.94(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.65(+18%)
Burglary
6.24(+167%)
Public order
4.8(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.84(-70%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,036
97.79%
Other White
17
0.82%
Irish
11
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.29%
Other Asian
4
0.19%
Total population: 2,082

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
560
31.22%
No qualifications
381
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
306
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
257
14.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
133
7.41%
Total 16+ residents: 1,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
445
49.33%
Owns with a mortgage
255
28.27%
Social rents from council
105
11.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
55
6.1%
Other forms of private rent
28
3.1%
Total households: 902

Property prices in Tawe Uchaf

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in Tawe Uchaf area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tawe Uchaf 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 Tawe Uchaf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£342,500
Semi-Detached4£101,500
Terraced6£169,500

10 years median price trend in Tawe Uchaf

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tawe Uchaf.

All postcodes in Tawe Uchaf

SA115UH

Tawe Uchaf

SA91YR

Brecon Road

SA91TR

Abercrave Terrace

SA91YN

Brecon Road

SA109NW

Onllwyn Road

SA109PN

Station Road

SA91TX

Caehopkin Road

SA115NB

Coed-Y-Rhaidyr

SA91FE

Brecon Road

SA115NL

Dinas Road

SA91YQ

Nant Caer Efail

SA91GH

Brecon Road

SA91TW

Heol Tawe

CF449JB

Tawe Uchaf

SA91YT

Ynyswen

SA109PW

Ffordd Yr Orsaf

SA115UW

Ystradfellte Road

SA109ND

Tawe Uchaf

SA109NU

Cefn Byrle Road

SA109PH

Gorsllynddu Road

SA109PE

Pen Y Graig Villas

SA109PP

Brynawelon

SA91TP

Station Road

SA91YY

Brecon Road

SA91GA

Brecon Road

SA109PL

Station Road

SA115US

Heol Calch

SA109NA

Gorsllynddu Road

SA91UF

Brooklands Terrace

CF449JF

Tawe Uchaf

SA109PF

Heol Eglwys

SA91FG

Morfa Uchaf

SA91GE

Tawe Uchaf

SA91UQ

Lower Brooklands

SA91YX

Ynyswen

SA91TT

Davies Street

CF449QA

Chapel Road

SA115UG

Ystradfellte Road

SA109PA

Llwyncelyn Terrace

SA115NN

Mellte Avenue

SA115ND

Min Yr Awel

SA109NR

Moorside Villas

SA91UB

Tawe Uchaf

SA115UT

Tawe Uchaf

SA91TL

Brecon Road

SA109NS

Onllwyn Road

SA115UP

Tawe Uchaf

SA115NJ

Abermellte Court

SA109NB

Tawe Uchaf

SA109PT

Heol Y Maes

SA115NE

Dinas Terrace

SA91YW

Riverside Court

SA91GD

Tawe Uchaf

SA115UF

Awrt Abermellte

SA109PD

Cefn Byrle Road

SA109NY

Cefn Byrle Road

SA91UD

Caehopkin Road

SA91TS

Morgan Street

SA91GB

Tawe Uchaf

SA115NX

Ashmere Drive

SA91GF

Ty Mawr

SA91GL

Tawe Uchaf

SA91FQ

Penycae Houses

SA109NT

Bron Y Graig

SA91FB

Rhydarw Terrace

SA109PB

Llwyncelyn Cottages

SA115UR

Heol Tir-Lan

SA109PG

Dol Henrhyd

SA91UA

Caehopkin Road

SA91YG

Gwalia Villas

SA91UE

Brooklands Road

SA91YU

Cribarth

SA91FA

Brecon Road

SA115NU

Coed Y Rhaidyr

SA91GJ

Brecon Road

SA115NP

High Street

SA115UN

Vale View

SA91FH

Nantyffin Road

SA91FD

Brecon Road

SA91YL

Brecon Road

SA91TY

Caehopkin Road

SA109NP

Prices Row

SA115UL

Ystradfellte Road

SA91TN

Abercrave Villas

SA91FJ

Nantyffin Road

SA109NN

Golwg-Y-Bryn

SA91TJ

Heol Tawe

CF449JE

Tawe Uchaf

CF449JG

Tawe Uchaf

SA91YS

Ynyswen

SA91TZ

Heol Y Gwydde

SA109LU

Tawe Uchaf

SA91YH

Brecon Road

CF449JD

Tawe Uchaf

SA115NW

Brodawel

SA91GQ

Tawe Uchaf

SA91YJ

Troed Y Bryn Terrace

SA91TH

Brecon Road

SA109LY

Camnant Road

SA115NH

Dinas Road

Data Sources

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