College Row Gorof, Powys
34 addresses across 1 postcode (SA9), about 260 m long, classed as a b road. USRN 4102026.
- Sales: 34 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £322,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 9, F: 2).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Powys costs £2,352 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Neath, about 12.9 km (8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Parc yr Orsedd, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 74 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 25 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pengorof Surgery, about 310 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £322,500 | £322,500 | £322,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £222,000 | £222,000 | £222,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £131,500 | £93,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £152,500 | £152,500 | £152,500 |
| 2019 | 2 | £87,500 | £68,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £94,500 | £67,000 | £142,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £95,000 | £75,000 | £115,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £92,500 | £65,000 | £120,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £129,200 | £129,200 | £129,200 |
| 2012 | 1 | £51,000 | £51,000 | £51,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £102,500 | £102,500 | £102,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2024 | 7 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £322,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 24 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £222,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2022 | 17 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 15 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2020 | 22 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £152,500 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 22 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £107,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 9 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 20 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £102,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 8 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £142,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2016 | 28 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2016 | 17 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2016 | 8 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £67,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 7 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 29 May 2015 | 3 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 29 May 2014 | 8 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £65,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2014 | 24 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2013 | 27 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £129,200 | |
| 10 Oct 2012 | 27 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £51,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2010 | 4 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £102,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2008 | 10 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £15,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2008 | 20 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £99,950 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 10 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 7 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 29 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £71,005 | |
| 20 Jan 2004 | 32 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 1 May 2003 | 30 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £53,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2002 | 19 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2001 | 19 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2001 | 22 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £48,500 | |
| 31 Jan 2000 | 13 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £38,750 | |
| 23 Dec 1998 | 6 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 22 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £34,000 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 22 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £29,000 | |
| 12 Jan 1996 | 21 SA9 1BJ | Terraced | £25,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (15). Built: before 1900 (12); 1900-1929 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Powys in 2026-27: Band D £2,352 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,352 | £2,874 | £3,397 | £3,920 | £4,703 | £5,487 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (37% of about 970 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 39 address points in this street's postcodes, 10 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 26 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 36 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 10 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 74 m and 76 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA9 1BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Neath 839,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Skewen 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gough Arms Ystradgynlais | 100 m |
| EV charging points | Evolt Network | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 51.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pengorof Surgery | 310 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ew Richards | 250 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest M J Taylor Dental Surgery | 360 m |
| Hospital | Ystradgynlais Community Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | South Wales Police - Ystradgynlais Police Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parc yr Orsedd 5,000 m² | 90 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.9 ha | 230 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,090 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canal Aqueduct over the River Twrch, Ystalyfera, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Aqueduct over the River Twrch, Ystalyfera | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Ynysgedwyn Colliery, Fan House | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm Tawe | Valley | 220 m south |
| Llyn Dû | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Farteg Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Cwm Dulais | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Giedd Forest | Wood | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north |
| Cwm-Canol | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 12 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 34 |
25 of the street's 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Powys: see them on the Powys page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Maesydderwen English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Bro Tawe English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Golwg Y Cwm English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty Little Platter SA9 1BJ | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Accomplish SA9 1BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 4 Good | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Top Pops Soft Drinks SA9 1DT | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Kam Kong Garden SA9 1EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| E W Richards Ltd SA9 1EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Cafe Chameleon SA9 1ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| 9 Lives Brewing SA9 1BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2017 |
| Central House Catering Ltd SA9 1NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Yummies SA9 1NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Loaf Kitchen Bar SA9 1NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Deli-Licious SA9 1NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Jenkins Bakery SA9 1NT | Manufacturers/packers | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Cofion Cynnes SA9 1NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Morrisons Daily SA9 1EY | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Greggs SA9 1NS | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heol Ynyscedwyn (12); On or near Heol James (5); On or near Heol Sant Cynog (4); On or near Heol Eglwys (2); On or near Llys Tawel (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA9 1BJ: 34 addresses of 39 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Pantyffynon Road · Heol James · Pantyffynnon Road · Llys Tawel · Ynyscedwyn Industrial Estate · Weavers Road · Heol Maes-y-Dre · Heol Glantawe · Heol Sant Cynog · Maescynog · Llanfaes · Heol Eglwys
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.