SA9 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on College Row, 0.2km from Gorof in Ystradgynlais. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SA9 1BJ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 45.3% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area W00002686 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLEGE ROW, SA9 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLEGE ROW, SA9 1BJ.
269
45
£ 37,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA9 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA9 1BJ — age 45, 81% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 45.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA9 1BJ. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 142,500
11 sales · Mean £ 163,818
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA9 1BJ has low crime rates — 34 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
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Ystradgynlais Bowling Club0.7 km
- Deli-Licious0.3 km
- E W Richards Ltd0.3 km
- Merlins0.4 km
- Loaf Kitchen Bar0.3 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Kindle House Limited0.4 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Best One0.4 km
- Mark Griffiths Family Butchers0.3 km
- Ystradgynlais Chiropractic0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gough Constitutional Workingmens Clu0.4 km
- The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Ystradgynlais Football Club0.4 km
- Cafe Chameleon0.3 km
- Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.3 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Central House Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Geraghtys Gelato0.4 km
- Rice N Spice0.4 km
- Central House Catering Ltd0.3 km
- Yummies0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Neath12.9 km
- Skewen14.0 km
- Llansamlet15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Gough Arms0.1 km
- Gough Arms0.1 km
- Heol Eglwys0.2 km
- Pengorof Surgery0.3 km
- Claphon Crossing0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA91BJ · Data under Open Government Licence