Postcode Analysis Neath Port Talbot, Wales

LLWYN ROAD, SA18 1RD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYN ROAD, SA18 1RD.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 36,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA18 1RD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 46, SA18 1RD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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

SA18 1RD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llwyn Road, 0.2km from Cwmgors in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen. Administratively it sits within Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman ward and the Neath constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £180k. 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 SA18 1RD are sourced from Output Area W00004939 (shared with 7 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 SA18 1RD. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 200,000

3 sales · Mean £ 203,333

Semi-Detached

£ 162,500

5 sales · Mean £ 159,700

Terraced

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

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

SA18 1RD has low crime rates — 21 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Sweet Emotions Cakery0.4 km
  • Sumptuous Bakery0.5 km
  • Sweet Emotions Cakery0.4 km
  • Loco0.5 km
  • Sumptuous Bakery0.5 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Jazzi Chicken1.0 km
  • Jazzi Chicken1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Guardsman0.3 km
  • The Guardsman0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pantyffynnon8.3 km
  • Ammanford8.4 km
  • Llandybie9.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Corn & Corperia0.2 km
  • TJ's Pub0.2 km
  • TJ's Pub0.2 km
  • Cwmgors Primary School0.3 km
  • Cwmgors Spar0.4 km