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Ystalyfera - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Ystalyfera

B

Liveable Score

Good area

£161kAverage sold price

HighCrime rate

B

Outdoor spaces

B+

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Demographics: High unemployment

Interactive liveability map of Ystalyfera showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Ystalyfera boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

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C+

B

B+

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Nearby Places

Gurnos

village

0.8 km away

Cwm-twrch Isaf

village

1.1 km away

Ystradgynlais

town

2.2 km away

Cwm-Twrch Uchaf

village

2.4 km away

Pen-Rhiw-fawr

village

2.7 km away

Ystradowen

village

3.7 km away

Gurnos

village

0.8 km away

Cwm-twrch Isaf

village

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Ample

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Adequate

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Ample

Playing Field

Playing Field

Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Ample

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Ample

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Adequate

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Ample

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding0 schools

Good0 schools

Requires Improvement0 schools

Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen

Godre'rgraig Primary School

Blaendulais Primary School

YGGD Cwmllynfell

Creunant Primary School

Ystalyfera House Prices

The average house price in Ystalyfera is £160,922, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Ystalyfera house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Ystalyfera graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£160,922

Detached house prices

£261,094

Semi-detached house prices

£147,117

Terraced house prices

£140,625

Sold prices

Recent sales in Ystalyfera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ystalyfera a nice place to live?

Ystalyfera is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Neath Port Talbot. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Ystalyfera?

Ystalyfera has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 26% above the Neath Port Talbot average.

What are the demographics of Ystalyfera?

The majority of residents in Ystalyfera identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (54%).