Postcode insights

SA9 1RE

Brecon Road

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

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Detailed insights for SA9 1RE

Overview

Postcode SA9 1RE 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf is £40,614 per year. The nearest station is Neath, about 9.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.7%

Approximately 6.7% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf is £40,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA9 1RE.

Transport

The nearest station is Neath located about 9.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
552.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.67(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.85(+34%)
Drugs
5.63(+117%)
Public order
3.52(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.11(-84%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
97.93%
Irish
4
1.65%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 242

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
32.57%
No qualifications
45
20.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.68%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.22%
Apprenticeship
20
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 218

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
68.07%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.01%
Social rents from council
8
6.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.36%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.84%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£195
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £235K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £195 per square foot) in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£290,000£255
Terraced13£165,000£195
Semi-Detached14£144,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156,000£112,500£87,475
2017£180,000£92,000£92,500
2018£208,000£105,500£102,500
2019£205,000£125,750£84,000
2020£307,500£160,000£110,000
2021£261,475£137,500£130,000
2022£217,000£170,000£129,750
2023£283,670£142,000£142,000
2024£330,000£157,500£131,000
2025£305,000£138,000£150,000
2026£280,000£155,000£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132£90£87
2017£149£101£100
2018£147£106£112
2019£165£117£85
2020£167£167£131
2021£225£141£127
2022£187£200£134
2023£251£150£145
2024£269£187£157
2025£271£151£165
2026£227£152£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 1RE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 1RE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 202518, Tan Y Waun, Swansea, SA9 1QYDetachedFreehold£270,000
09 Jan 2026319, Brecon Road, Swansea, SA9 1QXDetachedFreehold£250,000
24 Apr 202632, Cwmtawe Road, Swansea, SA9 1QUTerracedFreehold£165,000
31 Oct 202535, Cwmtawe Road, Swansea, SA9 1QUTerracedFreehold£150,000
15 Aug 202528, Cwmtawe Road, Swansea, SA9 1QUSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,612

Schools

In the SA9 1RE postcode area, located within Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA9 1RE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Golwg y CwmWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA9 1RE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA9 1RE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTLT Penrhos / PremierBrecon Road, Powys, SA9 1QNWalking directions to TLT Penrhos / Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA9 1RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hugo Williams

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sarah Louise Williams

Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais - 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
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
ParishYstradgynlaisW04000356
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ystradgynlais & Tawe UchafW02000416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 021AW01000426
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA9 1RE

Is SA9 1RE (Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf) safe?

The area around SA9 1RE records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA9 1RE?

The median sale price around SA9 1RE in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf is £165,000 (about £195 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA9 1RE?

There is 1 school close to SA9 1RE, including Ysgol Golwg y Cwm. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA9 1RE?

SA9 1RE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 950 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA9 1RE (Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA9 1RE is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hugo Williams (Labour Party) and Sarah Louise Williams (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.