Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SA9 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA9 1AP.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 44, 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 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Glanrhyd in Ystalyfera. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area W00002688 (shared with 15 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 1AP. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

SA9 1AP has low crime rates — 45 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 offences28
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order3
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The New Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.7 km
  • Cafe Chameleon0.6 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.4 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Clock Works0.4 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Ystalyfera Chinese0.9 km
  • Mariano's Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Fortune House0.3 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Ystalyfera Kebab0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kerry's Bakery1.0 km
  • Kerry's Bakery1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath12.2 km
  • Skewen13.3 km
  • Llansamlet14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.2 km
  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.2 km
  • Claphon Crossing0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km