Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SNOW TERRACE, SA9 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOW TERRACE, SA9 1AX.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA9 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SA9 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Snow Terrace, 0.3km from Farteg in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area W00002685 (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 1AX. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

Semi-Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

Crime around SA9 1AX is moderate at 68 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
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The New Swan Hotel0.9 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.8 km
  • Cafe Chameleon0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.8 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Clock Works0.4 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Clock Works0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

12 nearby
  • Ystalyfera Chinese0.9 km
  • Mariano's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fortune House0.2 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Ystalyfera Kebab0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kerry's Bakery0.9 km
  • Kerry's Bakery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath11.8 km
  • Skewen12.9 km
  • Llansamlet14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.3 km
  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.3 km
  • Lyte Ladders0.5 km