SA9 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Glanrhyd in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA9 1AB are sourced from Output Area W00002691 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA9 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA9 1AB.
245
50
£ 37,000 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA9 1AB — age 50, 80% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1AB. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA9 1AB has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Ystalyfera Stores0.8 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.5 km
- Valley Butchers0.8 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.5 km
- Premier Ystalyfera Stores0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club0.8 km
- The New Swan Hotel0.5 km
- The Aubrey Arms0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.9 km
- Ystradgynlais Football Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- The "Van"0.8 km
- Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- The Clock Works0.1 km
- Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ystalyfera Chinese0.5 km
- Mariano's Fish Bar0.5 km
- Fortune House0.3 km
- Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.2 km
- Ystalyfera Kebab0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath11.9 km
- Skewen12.8 km
- Llansamlet14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lyte Ladders0.1 km
- Wind Road0.1 km
- Tesco Ystradgynlais Grounds0.2 km
- Capital Buildings0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91AB · Data under Open Government Licence