Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SA9 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA9 1BA.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA9 1BA 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.

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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA9 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (45) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

SA9 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Farteg in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SA9 1BA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00002685 (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 1BA. 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

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
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.

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

Crime around SA9 1BA is moderate at 55 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 offences20
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs3
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The New Swan Hotel0.9 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.9 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd1.0 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club1.0 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Clock Works0.5 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.8 km
  • The Clock Works0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Ystalyfera Chinese0.9 km
  • Mariano's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Fortune House0.3 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Ystalyfera Kebab0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Kerry's Bakery0.9 km
  • Kerry's Bakery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath11.6 km
  • Skewen12.7 km
  • Llansamlet14.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.4 km