Postcode insights

SA9 2UN

Glyncynwal Road

Cwm-twrch

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Detailed insights for SA9 2UN

Overview

Postcode SA9 2UN is located in a rural village, within the Cwm-twrch ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 8.4 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 667 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.5%

Approximately 10.5% 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 2UN.

Transport

The nearest station is Neath located about 8.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
162
Population density
1,442.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.45(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.56(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.76(-48%)
Public order
5.41(-34%)
Other crime
3.15(+50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
153
94.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
2.47%
Other White
4
2.47%
Irish
1
0.62%
Total population: 162

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
45
34.62%
No qualifications
24
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
14.62%
Level 3 (A level)
19
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 130

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
43.42%
Owns with a mortgage
19
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
15.79%
Social rents from council
7
9.21%
Other forms of private rent
4
5.26%
Total households: 76

Property prices in Cwm-twrch

Median price£127,000
Price per sq ft£158
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £155K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £127,000 (about £158 per square foot) in Cwm-twrch area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,500 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwm-twrch over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£357,500£247
Terraced6£132,500£157
Semi-Detached5£110,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwm-twrch

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168,000£87,500£85,000
2017£173,000£95,000£93,000
2018£175,000£101,500£94,000
2019£166,000£117,500£98,500
2020£250,000£95,000£92,975
2021£230,000£97,500£92,000
2022£317,000£139,500£101,000
2023£288,750£155,000£100,750
2024£295,000£133,000£152,000
2025£357,000£116,000£125,000
2026£345,000£110,000£138,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£140£106£92
2017£134£89£109
2018£161£108£85
2019£146£113£110
2020£127£134£118
2021£213£113£121
2022£189£131£124
2023£198£162£152
2024£198£141£177
2025£176£155£170
2026£254£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm-twrch.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwm-twrch in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 2UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 2UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202590, Heol Gleien, Swansea, SA9 2TZSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
22 Aug 202597, Heol Gleien, Swansea, SA9 2UFTerracedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the SA9 2UN postcode area, located within Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA9 2UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sandra Christine Davies

Cwm-twrch - 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
WardCwm-twrchW05001127
ParishYstradgynlaisW04000356
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ystradgynlais & Tawe UchafW02000416
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 021FW01001899
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA9 2UN

Is SA9 2UN (Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf) safe?

The area around SA9 2UN records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2UN?

The median sale price around SA9 2UN in Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf is £127,000 (about £158 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SA9 2UN?

SA9 2UN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 667 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA9 2UN (Ystradgynlais & Tawe Uchaf) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering SA9 2UN is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sandra Christine Davies (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.