SA9 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Snow Terrace, 0.3km from Farteg 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £122k, 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area W00002685 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNOW TERRACE, SA9 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNOW TERRACE, SA9 1AX.
279
45
£ 37,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA9 1AX 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1AX spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1AX. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Semi-Detached
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA9 1AX is moderate at 68 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The New Swan Hotel0.9 km
- The Aubrey Arms0.8 km
- Cafe Chameleon0.9 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.8 km
- Ystradgynlais Football Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Home Bargains0.8 km
- The Clock Works0.4 km
- Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.5 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- The Clock Works0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ystalyfera Chinese0.9 km
- Mariano's Fish Bar0.9 km
- Fortune House0.2 km
- Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.6 km
- Ystalyfera Kebab0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Kerry's Bakery0.9 km
- Kerry's Bakery0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath11.8 km
- Skewen12.9 km
- Llansamlet14.5 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Glanrhyd Hospital0.3 km
- Glanrhyd Hospital0.3 km
- Lyte Ladders0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91AX · Data under Open Government Licence