SA9 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Glanrhyd in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA9 1BU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00002685 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA9 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA9 1BU.
279
45
£ 37,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA9 1BU 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 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1BU. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA9 1BU is moderate at 63 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
12 nearby- Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club1.0 km
- The New Swan Hotel0.7 km
- The Aubrey Arms0.7 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.9 km
- Ystradgynlais Football Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- The "Van"1.0 km
- Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
- The Clock Works0.3 km
- Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Ystalyfera Chinese0.7 km
- Mariano's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fortune House0.1 km
- Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- Ystalyfera Kebab0.7 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Kerry's Bakery0.7 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath11.8 km
- Skewen12.8 km
- Llansamlet14.4 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Lyte Ladders0.3 km
- Wind Road0.4 km
- Glanrhyd Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91BU · Data under Open Government Licence