Minyffordd Ystalyfera, Neath Port Talbot
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA9), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 47701389.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £67,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, B: 5, C: 3, D: 5, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Neath Port Talbot costs £2,541 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Neath, about 11.2 km (7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 59 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 25 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pengorof Surgery, about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 47% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £45,995 | £45,995 | £45,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2017 | 24 SA9 2ES | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 8 SA9 2ES | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 24 May 2006 | 18 SA9 2ES | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2003 | 24 SA9 2ES | Semi-detached | £45,995 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1930-1949 (5). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Neath Port Talbot in 2026-27: Band D £2,541 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,694 | £1,977 | £2,259 | £2,541 | £3,106 | £3,671 | £4,236 | £5,083 | £5,930 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (71% of about 720 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 42 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 8 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 8 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: none is in an area at 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| SA9 2ES | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| SA9 2ER | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 6 |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 59 m and 61 m above sea level (60 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA9 2ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SA9 2ES | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Neath 839,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
| Skewen 44,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farteg Ystalyfera | 70 m |
| Car parks | Asda Ystalyfera Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Evolt Network | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 50.9 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Pengorof Surgery | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Davies Chemists LTD | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | M J Taylor Dental Surgery | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ystradgynlais Community Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | South Wales Police - Ystradgynlais Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,700 m² | 50 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canal Aqueduct over Afon Twrch, including weir (partly in Ystradgynlais community), a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Aqueduct over Afon Twrch, including weir (partly in Ystradgynlais community) | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Canal Aqueduct over the River Twrch, Ystalyfera | Scheduled monument | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Canal Aqueduct over Afon Twrch, including weir (partly in Ystalyfera community) | Listed building, Grade II* | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Remains of Lock and Dry Dock at Pantyffynnon | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Crimea Colliery & Canal Quay | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farteg Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Cwm Tawe | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Mynydd Allt-y-grug | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Craig-y-fforest | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Ynys-Wil-hernyn Wood | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Llyn Dû | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 24 | 25 |
1 of the street's 25 addresses is 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 Neath Port Talbot: see them on the Neath Port Talbot page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur Welsh medium | All-through | 3–19 | 150 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Bro Tawe English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Dyffryn Y Glowyr Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Maesydderwen English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club SA9 2ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| The "Van" SA9 2ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Texas Taff BBQ SA9 2ET | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Golden Carriage Catering Ltd SA9 2EU | Mobile caterer | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Y G Ystalyfera inc Cafe Graig SA9 2JJ | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2025 |
| La Dawn SA9 2BP | Retailers - other | 330 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coffi Ddraig SA9 2LX | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Wernfawr Inn SA9 2LX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2014 |
| Ming Kee Chinese Take Away SA9 2LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Curry House SA9 2LY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Unknown | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Valley Butchers SA9 2HS | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Canolfan Gofal Plant Tiddlywinks Childcare Centre Ltd SA9 2HR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Premier Ystalyfera Stores & Post Office SA9 2HS | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Minyffordd (19); On or near Varteg Road (7); On or near The Gardens (3); On or near Minyrafon (3); On or near Wade Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 47% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 29% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 73% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nearby streets
Wade Avenue · Glanyrafon Road · Ffordd Glandwr · The Gardens · Heol Ynysydarren · Deeley Road · Minyrafon · Canal Terrace · A4067 · Glan yr Afon · Varteg Road · Glan yr Afon
All the streets in SA9 and across Neath Port Talbot.
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.