Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

HEOL SANT CYNOG, SA9 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL SANT CYNOG, SA9 1BR.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA9 1BR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SA9 1BR is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SA9 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Sant Cynog, 0.1km from Ystradgynlais in Ystradgynlais. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA9 1BR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 1BR are sourced from Output Area W00002684 (shared with 6 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 1BR. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

SA9 1BR has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order6
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Ystradgynlais Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Deli-Licious0.1 km
  • E W Richards Ltd0.1 km
  • Merlins0.2 km
  • TLT (Video) Store & Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Kindle House Limited0.2 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • Kindle House Limited0.2 km
  • Londis0.2 km
  • Mark Griffiths Family Butchers0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Gough Constitutional Workingmens Clu0.1 km
  • Cafe Chameleon0.5 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.6 km
  • The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Central House Catering Ltd0.1 km
  • Geraghtys Gelato0.1 km
  • Rice N Spice0.1 km
  • Central House Catering Ltd0.1 km
  • Yummies0.1 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath13.2 km
  • Skewen14.3 km
  • Llansamlet15.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Barclays Ystradgynlais Square0.1 km
  • Heol Eglwys0.1 km
  • Barclays Ystradgynlais Square0.1 km
  • Ystradgynlais Square Q0.1 km
  • Ystradgynlais Bus Station Stand 50.1 km