Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

GURNOS VILLAS, SA9 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GURNOS VILLAS, SA9 1DD.

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Population

394

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA9 1DD 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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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SA9 1DD is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SA9 1DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gurnos Villas, 0.3km from Gurnos in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Cwm-twrch ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DD are sourced from Output Area W00002329 (shared with 22 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 1DD. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SA9 1DD has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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 offences21
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Premier Ystalyfera Stores0.8 km
  • Boscos Holistic Pet Pantry0.7 km
  • Boscos Holistic Pet Pantry0.7 km
  • Kerry's Bakery0.6 km
  • Valley Butchers0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The New Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • Tafarn Twrch0.8 km
  • Tafarn Twrch0.8 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.2 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd1.0 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.1 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • The Clock Works0.6 km
  • Ystradgynlais Foodbank0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Ystalyfera Chinese0.6 km
  • Mariano's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Fortune House0.8 km
  • Tiffin Indian Restaurant0.5 km
  • Ystalyfera Kebab0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath12.4 km
  • Skewen13.3 km
  • Llansamlet14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Gurnos Square0.0 km
  • Gurnos Square0.0 km
  • Heol Meurig0.2 km
  • Heol Meurig0.2 km
  • Co-op Store0.3 km