Postcode SA18 1RL 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 5.1 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 1.8% 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 1RL.
The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 5.1 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 1RL 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.