SA9 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 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 rates are low here at 34 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00002685 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA9 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA9 1AY.
279
45
£ 37,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA9 1AY 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1AY. 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
Economic Activity
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 1AY has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Premier Ystalyfera Stores0.9 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.7 km
- Valley Butchers0.9 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.7 km
- Premier Ystalyfera Stores0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club0.8 km
- The New Swan Hotel0.7 km
- The Aubrey Arms0.8 km
- Glanrhyd Coronation Club0.6 km
- Glanrhyd Coronation Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- The "Van"0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- The Clock Works0.5 km
- Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ystalyfera Chinese0.7 km
- Mariano's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fortune House0.4 km
- Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- Ystalyfera Kebab0.7 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath11.5 km
- Skewen12.5 km
- Llansamlet14.1 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Lyte Ladders0.4 km
- Wind Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91AY · Data under Open Government Licence