Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

CROESFFYRDD, SA9 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROESFFYRDD, SA9 1AL.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 63.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA9 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croesffyrdd, 0.1km from Glanrhyd in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 63.2% year-on-year. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area W00002688 (shared with 15 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 1AL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

3 sales · Mean £ 121,666

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

Crime around SA9 1AL is moderate at 62 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The New Swan Hotel0.7 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.6 km
  • Cafe Chameleon0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.7 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • The Clock Works0.2 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.3 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
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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
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kerry's Bakery0.7 km
  • Kerry's Bakery0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath12.0 km
  • Skewen13.0 km
  • Llansamlet14.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Lyte Ladders0.2 km
  • Tesco Ystradgynlais Grounds0.3 km
  • Wind Road0.3 km