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SA9 2GQ

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Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

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Detailed insights for SA9 2GQ

Overview

Postcode SA9 2GQ is located in a rural town, within the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera ward of Neath Port Talbot in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.1 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 7.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 807 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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 SA9 2GQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
312.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.36(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.48(+20%)
Public order
10.49(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-46%)
Other theft
2.62(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
94.93%
Other White
5
1.81%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.09%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.09%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
29.02%
No qualifications
48
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
47.01%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Social rents from council
10
8.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.13%
Other social rented
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £140,125 in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £302,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£205,000
Flats3£62,500
Semi-Detached9£150,000
Terraced13£105,000

10 year median price trend in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera.

Schools

In the SA9 2GQ 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 SA9 2GQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableYGGD CwmllynfellWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA9 2GQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA9 2GQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miC K FoodstoresBryn Road, Neath Port Talbot, SA9 2GHWalking directions to C K Foodstores

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNeath Port TalbotW06000012
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
WardCwmllynfell and YstalyferaW05001695
ParishCwmllynfellW04000611
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-GurwenW02000417
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Neath Port Talbot 020AW01000919
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.