Postcode insights

SA18 1HN

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Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

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Detailed insights for SA18 1HN

Overview

Postcode SA18 1HN is located in a rural village, within the Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £38,379 per year. The nearest station is Ammanford, about 5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 411 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £38,379 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA18 1HN.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
1,464.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.3(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.52(-27%)
Public order
7.94(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-13%)
Other theft
1.59(-65%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
93.96%
Other White
4
1.51%
Chinese
3
1.13%
Other Asian
3
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.75%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
24.55%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.54%
No qualifications
37
16.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.39%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
48.74%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.56%
Other social rented
8
6.72%
Social rents from council
7
5.88%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

Median price£156,500
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £198K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £156,500 (about £162 per square foot) in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£222,500£169
Semi-Detached14£158,500£166
Terraced10£130,500£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137,000£103,000£79,250
2017£131,000£91,000£62,500
2018£152,500£103,000£69,500
2019£164,000£93,000£71,000
2020£158,000£115,000£83,500
2021£182,500£119,725£93,000
2022£210,223£147,250£122,500
2023£202,500£126,000£136,250
2024£190,000£133,000£105,000
2025£195,000£177,500£133,000
2026£245,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£91£83
2017£113£93£78
2018£113£99£76
2019£128£98£85
2020£132£95£97
2021£147£114£101
2022£180£131£123
2023£159£117£134
2024£153£147£136
2025£154£184£152
2026£235£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 1HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 1HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 May 202690, Heol Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1PDSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
30 Apr 2026Cwmamman Church Hall, Heol Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1PDOtherFreehold£190,000
08 Apr 2026106, Heol Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1PDDetachedFreehold£245,000
18 Sept 2025145, Heol Cae Gurwen, Ammanford, SA18 1PDTerracedFreehold£120,000
12 Dec 202565, Lower Colbren Road, Ammanford, SA18 1HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000

Schools

In the SA18 1HN postcode area, located within Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA18 1HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYGG Gwaun-Cae-GurwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableTairgwaith Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA18 1HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA18 1HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNisa ExtraGraig Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA18 1HBWalking directions to Nisa Extra

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 1HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sarah Amber Thomas

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sonia Reynolds

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

David Chadwick

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
ParishGwaun-Cae-GurwenW04000615
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-GurwenW02000417
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 020DW01000929
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 1HN

Is SA18 1HN (Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen) safe?

The area around SA18 1HN records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA18 1HN?

The median sale price around SA18 1HN in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £156,500 (about £162 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA18 1HN?

There are 2 schools close to SA18 1HN, including YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Tairgwaith Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA18 1HN?

SA18 1HN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 411 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA18 1HN (Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA18 1HN is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sarah Amber Thomas (Labour Party) and Sonia Reynolds (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.