SA9 1AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glantawe Park, 0.3km 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. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 6.7% year-on-year. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area W00002691 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLANTAWE PARK, SA9 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLANTAWE PARK, SA9 1AE.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £177k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1AE. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 187,500
10 sales · Mean £ 203,650
Semi-Detached
£ 126,000
6 sales · Mean £ 135,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA9 1AE has low crime rates — 39 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 Stores0.7 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.4 km
- Valley Butchers0.7 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.4 km
- Premier Ystalyfera Stores0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club0.7 km
- The New Swan Hotel0.4 km
- Wernfawr Inn1.0 km
- The Aubrey Arms0.4 km
- Glanrhyd Coronation Club0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The "Van"0.7 km
- Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
- The Clock Works0.2 km
- Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Curry House1.0 km
- Ming Kee Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Ystalyfera Chinese0.4 km
- Mariano's Fish Bar0.4 km
- Ming Kee Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath11.8 km
- Skewen12.8 km
- Llansamlet14.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wind Road0.1 km
- Lyte Ladders0.1 km
- Tesco Ystradgynlais Grounds0.2 km
- Capital Buildings0.2 km
- Capital Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91AE · Data under Open Government Licence