Postcode insights

SA18 1TL

Heol Gors Goch

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

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Detailed insights for SA18 1TL

Overview

Postcode SA18 1TL 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 average crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 5.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ynys Dawela Nature Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has an average crime rate, with approximately 47 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

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.

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 1TL.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA18 1TL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miYnys Dawela Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to Ynys Dawela Nature Park

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
292.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.31(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.95(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.41(-40%)
Other crime
3.67(+75%)
Public order
3.67(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
96.76%
Other White
6
1.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.81%
Indian
2
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.27%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
23.2%
No qualifications
63
20.59%
Level 3 (A level)
60
19.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
42.35%
Owns with a mortgage
49
28.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.35%
Other social rented
15
8.82%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.88%
Total households: 170

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 1TL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA18 1TL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jul 20256, Cannon Street, Ammanford, SA18 1TWTerracedFreehold£94,000
22 Oct 202525, Barry Road, Ammanford, SA18 1TYSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
12 May 202545, Barry Road, Ammanford, SA18 1TYSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
25 Nov 202542, Barry Road, Ammanford, SA18 1TUSemi-DetachedFreehold£127,500
30 Jan 202650, Park Street, Ammanford, SA18 1TGTerracedFreehold£50,000

Schools

In the SA18 1TL 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 1TL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYGG Gwaun-Cae-GurwenWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableTairgwaith Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 1TL, 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 020EW01000931
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 1TL

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

The area around SA18 1TL records about 47 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 1TL?

The median sale price around SA18 1TL 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 1TL?

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

How deprived is the area around SA18 1TL?

SA18 1TL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 617 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA18 1TL 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).

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.