Postcode SA9 1HQ is located in an urban city, within the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf is £40,614 per year. The nearest station is Neath located about 8.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Diamond Park.
Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 821 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf is £40,614 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA9 1HQ.
The nearest station is Neath located about 8.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Diamond Park | Medium | Walking directions to Diamond Park |
| 0.3 mi | Gorsedd Park | Small | Walking directions to Gorsedd Park |
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £231,500 in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais
In the SA9 1HQ postcode area, located within Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Golwg y Cwm | Welsh establishment | N/A | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen | Welsh establishment | N/A |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA9 1HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | Brecon Road, Powys, SA9 1HE | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | TLT Penrhos / Premier | Brecon Road, Powys, SA9 1QN | Walking directions to TLT Penrhos / Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.