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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

SA181PH

Derwydd Avenue

SA181NZ

Park Howard Road

SA84QZ

Cwmdu Road

SA92EJ

Varteg Road

SA181YH

Harlech Street

SA181YA

Brook Terrace

SA84QN

Cilmaengwyn Road

SA92JA

Gurnos Road

SA92RJ

Heol Y Goedlan

SA92AH

Pentwyn Road

SA92ES

Minyffordd

SA92RN

Pen Y Rhiw

SA181RD

Llwyn Road

SA181TP

Brynamman Road

SA181TU

Barry Road

SA92FE

Gwilym Road

SA92NE

Wernwood Road

SA181SU

School Road

SA92EW

Ffordd Emlyn

SA92BU

Pantteg

SA92DW

Graig Y Darren

SA181YF

Cwm Nant Hir Terrace

SA181RF

Heol Y Gors

SA181HG

Heol Cae Gurwen

SA92BX

Clees Lane

SA92FY

Heol Y Coedcae

SA181HH

Clos Afallon

SA92EP

Glanyrafon Road

SA181PS

Cemetery Road

SA92JN

Glantwrch

SA92AN

Twyn Yr Ysgol

SA92RL

Coedffaldau Road

SA181TB

Heol Godfrey

SA92LR

Woodmans Terrace

SA181ET

Maesywerin

SA92RT

Gwrhyd Road

SA92AX

Pen Yr Allt

SA92JB

Swan Lane

SA92LN

Wern Villas

SA92DN

Golwg Y Mynydd

SA92GY

Ochr Y Waun Road

SA92NY

Graig Road

SA92DH

Chemical Row

SA92QX

Graig Twrch

SA181SP

Banwen Place

SA181TL

Heol Gors Goch

SA181TN

Gors Goch Road

SA92NB

Gough Road

SA84RA

Pendarren

SA92NH

Penywern Road

SA92DJ

Hodgsons Road

SA181RL

Uplands

SA181UN

New Road

SA92EU

Wade Avenue

SA181YG

Lauderdale Road

SA181RN

Heol Y Gors

SA92NW

Graig Y Merched

SA92AJ

Clare Road

SA92DS

Golwg Y Mynydd

SA92GW

Samuels Court

SA84QY

Maen Gwyn

SA92JE

Cadfan Villas

SA181YN

Brynglas

SA92RP

Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

SA84QT

Tanydarren

SA92BL

Llys Yr Afon

SA181RH

Gorslwyn Terrace

SA92NJ

Penywern Road

SA92HU

Commercial Street

SA92GU

Gwilym Road

SA92RR

Gwrhyd Road

SA92AD

Tanywern Lane

SA92PB

Graig Road

SA92AP

Alltygrug Road

SA181TS

Brynneuadd

SA92DG

Graig Newydd

SA92EN

Varteg Road

SA181BJ

Brynbach

SA92AR

Alltygrug Road

SA92GQ

Is Y Bryniau

SA181PA

Park Howard Road

SA92RX

Gwrhyd Road

SA92ER

Ffordd Glandwr

SA181HT

Colbren Square

SA92EA

The Gardens

Data Sources

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