Postcode insights

SA9 2YS

Dolawel

Cwarter Bach

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Detailed insights for SA9 2YS

Overview

Postcode SA9 2YS is located in a rural village, within the Cwarter Bach ward of Carmarthenshire in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman is £40,022 per year. The nearest station is Ammanford, about 7.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King Field Ystradowen.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.4%

Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman is £40,022 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA9 2YS.

Transport

The nearest station is Ammanford located about 7.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA9 2YS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miKing Field YstradowenMediumWalking directions to King Field Ystradowen

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
1,741.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.21(-23%)
Public order
10.34(+26%)
Other crime
4.83(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.14(-68%)
Vehicle crime
3.45(+20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
95.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.11%
Other Asian
2
0.74%
Other White
1
0.37%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
44
20.85%
No qualifications
43
20.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
16.59%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.32%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
28
24.56%
Social rents from council
28
24.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.89%
Other social rented
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Cwarter Bach

Median price£148,500
Price per sq ft£155
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£127K – £203K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 (about £155 per square foot) in Cwarter Bach area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwarter Bach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£282,500£227
Semi-Detached16£148,500£152
Terraced8£120,000£142

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwarter Bach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwarter Bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£110,000£86,500£80,500
2017£122,498£84,000£78,250
2018£100,000£86,000£75,000
2019£150,000£100,000£72,500
2020£161,000£92,500£81,500
2021£183,000£125,000£96,250
2022£202,500£142,000£119,500
2023£249,000£155,375£116,000
2024£217,500£145,000£105,500
2025£232,500£161,250£117,500
2026£265,000£157,500£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwarter Bach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwarter Bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£80£101£93
2017£111£89£90
2018£94£103£94
2019£135£101£80
2020£127£92£93
2021£140£132£103
2022£201£130£122
2023£180£180£178
2024£199£152£134
2025£199£155£145
2026£258£164£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwarter Bach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwarter Bach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 2YS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA9 2YS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202547, Dolawel, Swansea, SA9 2YRSemi-DetachedFreehold£138,000
10 Apr 20261, Brynawel Terrace, Swansea, SA9 2YTSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
20 Nov 20259, Brynawel Terrace, Swansea, SA9 2YTSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,000
13 Aug 20253, Brynawel Terrace, Swansea, SA9 2YTTerracedFreehold£120,000
22 Oct 20254, Brynheulog Terrace, Swansea, SA9 2FDTerracedFreehold£99,000

Schools

In the SA9 2YS postcode area, located within Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA9 2YS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableYGGD CwmllynfellWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Glynog Davies

Cwarter Bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Ann Davies

Caerfyrddin - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCarmarthenshireW06000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerfyrddinW07000087
WardCwarter BachW05001187
ParishQuarter BachW04000554
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brynaman, Y Garnant & GlanamanW02000151
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Carmarthenshire 010EW01000719
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA9 2YS

Is SA9 2YS (Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman) safe?

The area around SA9 2YS records about 49 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near SA9 2YS?

The median sale price around SA9 2YS in Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman is £148,500 (about £155 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA9 2YS?

There is 1 school close to SA9 2YS, including YGGD Cwmllynfell. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA9 2YS?

SA9 2YS scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA9 2YS (Brynaman, Y Garnant & Glanaman) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerfyrddin covering SA9 2YS is Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Glynog Davies (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.