Postcode SA18 1RF 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 moderate crime levels, with around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £38,379 per year. The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 5.0 miles away.
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.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £38,379 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA18 1RF.
The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 9 | £133,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
In the SA18 1RF postcode area, located within Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.