Postcode report
Is SA9 1AF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SA9 1AF: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA9 1AF is a postcode in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA9 1AF, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA9 1AF are local prosperity and property market signals, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SA9 1AF is based on Powys 021 Census 2021. It covers 10,343 residents, 62 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near SA9 1AF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £167k from 56 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA9 1AF can compare 6 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA9 1AF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SA9 1AF; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SA9 1AF
Is SA9 1AF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SA9 1AF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SA9 1AF?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SA9 1AF?
LocaleIQ matched SA9 1AF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA9 1AF?
The latest median sold price is £167k based on 56 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SA9 1AF?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.