Postcode SA9 2NA is located in an urban city, 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 nearest station is Neath, about 7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Parc-y-Darren.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 485 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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 2NA.
The nearest station is Neath located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Parc-y-Darren | Small | Walking directions to Parc-y-Darren |
| 0.4 mi | Alltygrug park | Small | Walking directions to Alltygrug park |
Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £146 per square foot) in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £330,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £222,500 | £172 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £139,750 | £151 |
| Terraced | 19 | £105,000 | £130 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £169,850 | £81,475 | £52,250 |
| 2017 | £132,250 | £76,500 | £70,000 |
| 2018 | £157,500 | £87,500 | £62,500 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £90,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £190,000 | £95,000 | £82,500 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £124,000 | £87,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £125,500 | £89,500 |
| 2023 | £240,000 | £147,500 | £118,000 |
| 2024 | £232,750 | £123,000 | £100,000 |
| 2025 | £202,500 | £150,000 | £107,500 |
| 2026 | £214,000 | £132,500 | £65,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £120 | £87 | £62 |
| 2017 | £125 | £84 | £83 |
| 2018 | £122 | £88 | £85 |
| 2019 | £141 | £99 | £97 |
| 2020 | £121 | £96 | £93 |
| 2021 | £146 | £139 | £109 |
| 2022 | £193 | £141 | £117 |
| 2023 | £151 | £148 | £114 |
| 2024 | £200 | £132 | £131 |
| 2025 | £138 | £151 | £147 |
| 2026 | £206 | £169 | £78 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 2NA.
In the SA9 2NA postcode area, located within Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA9 2NA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Glan Yr Afon, Godrergraig, SA9 2DE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | The Spar | Commercial Street, Neath Port Talbot, SA9 2HS | Walking directions to The Spar |
Elected local representatives for SA9 2NA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Grounds
Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera - Elected 3 Apr 2025
David Chadwick
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA9 2NA records about 77 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SA9 2NA in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £132,500 (about £146 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SA9 2NA, including Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr and Ysgol Bro Tawe. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA9 2NA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 485 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 2NA is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Grounds (Liberal Democrats).
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.