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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 None 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
N/A
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
33.6(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.22(-21%)
Public order
6.88(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.5(-25%)
Other theft
3.05(-33%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £150,750 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
Terraced37£126,000
Detached26£245,000
Flats3£62,500
Semi-Detached32£157,250

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

SA92AE

Clyngwyn Road

SA181HY

Twynrefail Place

SA92RY

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92DL

Hodgsons Road

SA92BQ

Ffordd Y Glowyr

SA92HX

Tirbach Road

SA181RR

Heol Y Gors

SA92FH

Walters Road

SA181EN

Leyshon Road

SA92LD

Old Wern Road

SA181YL

King Edward Road

SA181PP

Heol Hir

SA92PD

Godre'r Graig

SA92QZ

Rhiwfar Road

SA92DA

Church Road

SA181HB

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA92HY

Gurnos Road

SA92EX

Min Yr Afon

SA181HR

Upper Colbren Road

SA92GA

Ochr Y Waun

SA181SR

Glyn Road

SA92NZ

Graig Road

SA181PG

Derwydd Avenue

SA181HL

Crescent Road

SA181RE

Llwyn Road

SA92ND

Y Gilwern

SA181SL

Amman Cottages

SA92EQ

Llys Harry

SA92GP

Railway Terrace

SA84QP

Maes Y Coed Road

SA92RH

Deri Road

SA92DT

Graig Newydd

SA181SS

Glyn Road

SA92FU

Gwernant

SA92LZ

Wern Road

SA181EP

Llys Nant Fer

SA181HU

Clwyd Road

SA92LL

Old Wern Road

SA92RE

Rhiw Road

SA181TW

Cannon Street

SA92RS

Pen-Y-Rhiw

SA92AT

Penywern Road

SA84QS

Tanydarren

SA181AX

Clos Cerrig

SA92JW

Glantwrch

SA84QL

Cilmaengwyn Road

SA92DU

Church Road

SA181EW

Maesywerin

SA92BA

Brynygrug

SA92HT

Commercial Street

SA92HP

Darren Road

SA92ET

Wade Avenue

SA92EB

Glan Yr Afon

SA92GX

Gynol Road

SA92QY

Rhiwfawr Road

SA92FX

Heol Daniel

SA92DE

Glanyrafon

SA181HP

Lower Colbren Road

SA92BY

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92XH

Heol Gwys

SA181RU

Maes Gareth Edwards

SA181PD

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA181TG

Park Street

SA181RA

Gors Lane

SA92FQ

Caedu Road

SA92NX

Graig Road

SA92GT

Samuels Road

SA92HA

Glanyrafon Road

SA181RG

Llwynhen Road

SA92FG

Walters Road

SA181UG

Neuadd Road

SA181HN

Ger Yr Afon

SA181TF

Park Street

SA92JL

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92FT

Gwernant

SA92NN

Pant Y Gwanyd Road

SA92BR

Lower Wern Road

SA181YB

Brook Terrace

SA181EG

Graig Road

SA92JH

Glanyrafon Road

SA92BN

Prospect Place

SA92RB

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA92AU

Penywern Road

SA181ST

Glyn Road

SA181TE

Park Lane

SA181PB

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA181HF

Cefn Road

SA92NQ

School Road

SA181PW

Clwyd Road

SA92EE

Office Row

SA181EY

Quarry Place

SA92DB

New Street

SA92TN

Lower New Houses

SA92GS

Is Y Bryniau

SA92BG

Llys Rhaedr

SA84QU

Cwmdu Road

SA92BB

Bron Yr Allt

SA92QT

Rhiwfawr Road

SA92EH

Ynysydarren Road

SA92LU

Darren Road

Data Sources

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