Postcode SA18 1YN 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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.0 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 6.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a unknown 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 47.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.2% 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 1YN.
The nearest station is Ammanford located about 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 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 | 10 | £197,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £133,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman
Elected local representatives for SA18 1YN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Amber Thomas
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman - Elected 5 May 2022
Sonia Reynolds
Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman - Elected 5 May 2022
David Chadwick
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.