Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

GLANTAWE PARK, SA9 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLANTAWE PARK, SA9 1AE.

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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 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.

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

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.

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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

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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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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
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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