Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SA9 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1BQ 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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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA9 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Farteg in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Ynyscedwyn ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SA9 1BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 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 1BQ 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 1BQ. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

Crime around SA9 1BQ is moderate at 60 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 offences23
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Drugs3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Aubrey Arms0.9 km
  • Cafe Chameleon0.8 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.7 km
  • Ystradgynlais Football Club0.7 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • The Clock Works0.5 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 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

6 nearby
  • Fortune House0.2 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • Fortune House0.2 km
  • The Pizza Place0.9 km
  • The Pizza Place0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath11.9 km
  • Skewen13.0 km
  • Llansamlet14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Glanrhyd Hospital0.2 km
  • Claphon Crossing0.5 km