Postcode SA9 2DU is located in an urban city, within the Godre'r Graig area of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 median sale price in Godre'r Graig is £232,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £280,000. The nearest station is Neath, about 6.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 773 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.6% 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 SA9 2DU.
The nearest station is Neath located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £232,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Godre'r Graig area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £273,500 | £235 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £175,500 | £176 |
| Terraced | 5 | £158,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £129,500 | £85,000 | £76,000 |
| 2017 | £176,000 | £115,000 | £75,575 |
| 2018 | £143,998 | £94,000 | £107,500 |
| 2019 | £167,500 | £116,225 | £90,250 |
| 2020 | £180,500 | £130,000 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £177,500 | £127,500 | £128,000 |
| 2022 | £241,000 | £143,000 | £131,500 |
| 2023 | £230,000 | £155,000 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £222,000 | £145,000 | £135,000 |
| 2025 | £272,500 | £150,000 | £145,975 |
| 2026 | £268,500 | £145,000 | £158,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £148 | £87 | £126 |
| 2017 | £145 | £112 | £108 |
| 2018 | £150 | £106 | £131 |
| 2019 | £158 | £123 | £122 |
| 2020 | £172 | £163 | £180 |
| 2021 | £193 | £143 | £198 |
| 2022 | £219 | £181 | £225 |
| 2023 | £226 | £157 | £182 |
| 2024 | £228 | £161 | £191 |
| 2025 | £233 | £173 | £226 |
| 2026 | £229 | £146 | £244 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 2DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2025 | 15, Church Road, Swansea, SA9 2DA | Terraced | Freehold | £159,950 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 3, Church Road, Swansea, SA9 2DA | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Asda Superstore, Glanyrafon, Swansea, SA9 2DE | Other | Freehold | £8,340,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 48, Hodgsons Road, Swansea, SA9 2DL | Terraced | Freehold | £135,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 41, Ffordd Y Glowyr, Swansea, SA9 2BQ | Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the SA9 2DU postcode area, located within Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Godre'rgraig Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA9 2DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Glan Yr Afon, Godrergraig, SA9 2DE | Walking directions to Asda |
Elected local representatives for SA9 2DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rosalyn Davies
Godre'r Graig - Elected 5 May 2022
David Chadwick
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA9 2DU records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.
The median sale price around SA9 2DU in Godre'r Graig is £232,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SA9 2DU, including Godre'rgraig Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SA9 2DU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 773 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA9 2DU is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rosalyn Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).