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Tawe Uchaf

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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
52
Deprivation level
6/10
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
24.98(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.61(+19%)
Burglary
5.76(+115%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.84(-74%)
Public order
3.36(-62%)
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 £60,000 up to £360,000.

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
Detached7£252,000
Semi-Detached4£125,500
Terraced5£172,000

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

SA91FQ

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Data Sources

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