Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

HEOL PHILIP, SA9 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL PHILIP, SA9 1DP.

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Population

159

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

SA9 1DP is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Philip, 0.7km from Gorof in Ystalyfera. Administratively it sits within Cwm-twrch ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% 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. Property: With prices averaging £118k, 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area W00002330 (shared with 9 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 1DP. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 68,000

1 sales · Mean £ 68,000

Semi-Detached

£ 117,000

2 sales · Mean £ 117,000

Flat

£ 65,000

1 sales · Mean £ 65,000

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

SA9 1DP has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Tafarn Twrch1.0 km
  • Tafarn Twrch1.0 km
  • The Aubrey Arms0.8 km
  • Cafe Chameleon1.0 km
  • Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Gavin and Stacey Cafe0.6 km
  • Colin Jones Pharmacy0.3 km
  • E W Richards Ltd0.9 km
  • Merlins1.0 km
  • Colin Jones Pharmacy0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Kindle House Limited0.9 km
  • Ystradgynlais Chiropractic1.0 km
  • Best One1.0 km
  • Ystradgynlais Chiropractic1.0 km
  • Boscos Holistic Pet Pantry0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Kam Kong Garden0.9 km
  • Cwmphil Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Kam Kong Garden0.9 km
  • Cwmphil Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Neath13.0 km
  • Skewen13.9 km
  • Llansamlet15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gurnos Primary School0.4 km
  • Gurnos Primary School0.4 km
  • Gyrnosfa0.4 km
  • Gorof Road0.4 km
  • Gorof Road0.4 km