Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

GYRNOSFA, SA9 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GYRNOSFA, SA9 1DR.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA9 1DR 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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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SA9 1DR is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 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 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gyrnosfa, 0.4km from Gorof in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Cwm-twrch ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area W00002328 (shared with 10 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 1DR. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

6 sales · Mean £ 122,083

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

SA9 1DR has low crime rates — 26 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Aubrey Arms0.8 km
  • Cafe Chameleon0.7 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.5 km
  • The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.6 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • The Clock Works0.8 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.9 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Fortune House1.0 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Fortune House1.0 km
  • The Pizza Place1.0 km
  • Kam Kong Garden0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Kindle House Limited0.8 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Mark Griffiths Family Butchers0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath12.8 km
  • Skewen13.8 km
  • Llansamlet15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gyrnosfa0.1 km
  • Gorof Road0.1 km
  • Gorof Road0.1 km
  • Gurnos Primary School0.3 km
  • Pengorof Surgery0.3 km