SA9 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorof Road, 0.2km from Gorof in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Cwm-twrch ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA9 1DS represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00002328 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOROF ROAD, SA9 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOROF ROAD, SA9 1DS.
374
51
£ 37,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA9 1DS 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 51, SA9 1DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1DS. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 229,950
1 sales · Mean £ 229,950
Terraced
£ 230,000
1 sales · Mean £ 230,000
Detached
£ 187,000
5 sales · Mean £ 220,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA9 1DS has low crime rates — 16 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.9 km
- Cofion Cynnes0.5 km
- Colin Jones Pharmacy0.3 km
- J G Davies0.5 km
- Loaf Kitchen Bar0.5 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Kindle House Limited0.5 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Mark Griffiths Family Butchers0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Londis0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Cafe Chameleon0.5 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.4 km
- The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Ystradgynlais Football Club0.4 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Kam Kong Garden0.4 km
- Rice N Spice0.5 km
- The Old Temp Fish Bar0.5 km
- The Old Temp Fish Bar0.5 km
- Yummies0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath13.0 km
- Skewen14.0 km
- Llansamlet15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pengorof Surgery0.0 km
- Gorof Road0.3 km
- Gyrnosfa0.3 km
- Gorof Road0.3 km
- Gough Arms0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91DS · Data under Open Government Licence