Postcode SA18 1SJ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 50.7 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 Ammanford located about 5.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ynys Dawela Nature Park.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 617 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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.
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 1SJ.
The nearest station is Ammanford located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ynys Dawela Nature Park | Large | Walking directions to Ynys Dawela Nature Park |
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 1SJ postcode area, located within Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Brynaman C P School | Welsh establishment | N/A | |
| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | YGG Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen | Welsh establishment | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.