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.
LLWYN ROAD, SA18 1RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYN ROAD, SA18 1RD.
297
46
£ 36,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA18 1RD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- Cwmgors Cantonese Takeaway0.5 km
- Jazzi Chicken1.0 km
- Jazzi Chicken1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SA181RD · Data under Open Government Licence