SA9 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Glannant, 0.3km from Farteg in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA9 1BG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £117k, 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area W00002690 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLANNANT, SA9 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLANNANT, SA9 1BG.
131
51
£ 37,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA9 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in SA9 1BG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1BG. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 117,000
1 sales · Mean £ 117,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA9 1BG is moderate at 54 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
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Aubrey Arms0.9 km
- Cafe Chameleon0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.6 km
- Ystradgynlais Football Club0.6 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Gavin and Stacey Cafe1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- The Clock Works0.5 km
- Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fortune House0.3 km
- Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Fortune House0.3 km
- The Pizza Place0.9 km
- The Pizza Place0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath12.0 km
- Skewen13.1 km
- Llansamlet14.7 km
Bus Stops
- Glanrhyd Hospital0.0 km
- Glanrhyd Hospital0.1 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Claphon Crossing0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91BG · Data under Open Government Licence