Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

WIND ROAD, SA9 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIND ROAD, SA9 1AD.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AD spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA9 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wind Road, 0.2km from Y Gurnos 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 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 1AD are sourced from Output Area W00002691 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1AD. 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

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA9 1AD has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The New Swan Hotel0.5 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.3 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.8 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • The "Van"0.9 km
  • Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.3 km
  • The Clock Works0.1 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Ystalyfera Chinese0.5 km
  • Mariano's Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.4 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.1 km
  • Ystalyfera Kebab0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath12.0 km
  • Skewen13.0 km
  • Llansamlet14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Tesco Ystradgynlais Grounds0.0 km
  • Wind Road0.1 km
  • Lyte Ladders0.1 km
  • Capital Buildings0.3 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km