Postcode SA9 2SA is located in a rural hamlet, 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 Pantyffynnon, about 7.4 miles away.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has an average 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.
Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% 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 2SA.
The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 7.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the SA9 2SA postcode area, located within Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, there are no schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for SA9 2SA, 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 2SA records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2SA in Ystalyfera & Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £132,500 (about £146 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
SA9 2SA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 807 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 2SA 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.