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Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen

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About

Ystalyfera and Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen are neighbouring communities in the upper Swansea Valley. The area is defined by its steep hillsides and the course of the River Tawe. Historically, its landscape was dominated by the coal mining and tinplate industries, which shaped the terraced housing and the layout of the villages. The local economy has since transitioned, with former industrial land being repurposed for other uses.

The area includes large areas of surrounding upland common, such as Mynydd y Betws, which provides extensive walking routes. A notable local feature is the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen recreational ground, a large green space created on reclaimed colliery land. Community life often centres around local rugby clubs and historical societies that document the area's industrial heritage.

Area overview

On average Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £38,379 per year. Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is home to around 10,178 people, with a population density of about 311.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen Population
10,178
Population density
311 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.82(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.08(-17%)
Public order
7.66(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.6(-31%)
Other theft
3.05(-39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,850
96.77%
Other White
117
1.15%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.26%
Chinese
23
0.23%
Total population: 10,179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,045
24.46%
No qualifications
1,890
22.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,435
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,337
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
848
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 8,359

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,789
39.22%
Owns with a mortgage
1,302
28.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
451
9.89%
Other social rented
442
9.69%
Social rents from council
441
9.67%
Total households: 4,561

Property prices in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen 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 Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£240,000
Flats3£62,500
Semi-Detached34£149,000
Terraced29£135,000

10 years median price trend in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.

All postcodes in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen

SA84QT

Tanydarren

SA181EP

Llys Nant Fer

SA181HY

Twynrefail Place

SA181PT

Heol Y Gors

SA92HR

Commercial Street

SA181BR

Bro Nantfer

SA181YE

St Davids Road

SA92EB

Glan Yr Afon

SA92FL

Pen Y Bryn

SA92GS

Is Y Bryniau

SA181PA

Park Howard Road

SA181PU

Gors Lane

SA92DJ

Hodgsons Road

SA92QY

Rhiwfawr Road

SA181HS

Colbren Square

SA92EA

The Gardens

SA92ET

Wade Avenue

SA92HT

Commercial Street

SA181RS

Golwg Y Cwm

SA92BA

Brynygrug

SA92GN

Gwilym Road

SA92RJ

Heol Y Goedlan

SA92RL

Coedffaldau Road

SA181PD

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA92DN

Golwg Y Mynydd

SA92HY

Gurnos Road

SA92LP

Canal Terrace

SA92RY

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA181HL

Crescent Road

SA181PF

Church Lane

SA181TE

Park Lane

SA92FY

Heol Y Coedcae

SA92QZ

Rhiwfar Road

SA181DD

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

SA181ET

Maesywerin

SA181SW

Amman Road

SA181UU

Llwyncelyn Road

SA84QZ

Cwmdu Road

SA92AQ

Alltygrug Road

SA92LL

Old Wern Road

SA181EH

Graig Road

SA181EY

Quarry Place

SA181SJ

Glyn Road

SA92AD

Tanywern Lane

SA92BE

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92BR

Lower Wern Road

SA92DA

Church Road

SA92EJ

Varteg Road

SA92LZ

Wern Road

SA92QU

Rhiwfawr Road

SA92RE

Rhiw Road

SA92RQ

Gorsto Road

SA181HG

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA181UW

Gorsto Road

SA84TX

Maengwyn

SA92PA

Gnoll Road

SA181HB

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA181PP

Heol Hir

SA92AL

Glan Yr Ysgol

SA92AU

Penywern Road

SA92DD

Pantyffynnon Terrace

SA92JA

Gurnos Road

SA92RT

Gwrhyd Road

SA181UT

Morriston Place

SA181HE

Stanley Street

SA181RL

Uplands

SA181UF

Neuadd Road

SA92DS

Golwg Y Mynydd

SA92FU

Gwernant

SA92GY

Ochr Y Waun Road

SA92HA

Glanyrafon Road

SA92NN

Pant Y Gwanyd Road

SA181HN

Ger Yr Afon

SA181PS

Cemetery Road

SA84QP

Maes Y Coed Road

SA92ED

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92EN

Varteg Road

SA92SA

Gwrhyd Road

SA181ES

Brynsiriol

SA181RU

Maes Gareth Edwards

SA181UN

New Road

SA92BD

Alltygrug Farm Road

SA92BY

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92GH

Gwilym Road

SA92HS

Commercial Street

SA92LY

Wern Road

SA92QT

Rhiwfawr Road

SA181HR

Upper Colbren Road

SA181PE

Heol Y Gors

SA92BL

Llys Yr Afon

SA92EU

Wade Avenue

SA92FT

Gwernant

SA181RG

Llwynhen Road

SA181EL

Leyshon Road

SA92AE

Clyngwyn Road

SA92DY

Ynysydarren Road

SA92NJ

Penywern Road

SA181TF

Park Street

SA181TU

Barry Road

SA92AZ

Penygrug

Data Sources

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