Town Pop. 2,896

Living in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is 42/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 35/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 11 scored places in the SA18 postcode district. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Transport (9) and lifestyle (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SA18 postcode district.

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Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
169.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 253 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 47 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Public order 42 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other crime 21 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Maes Gareth Edwards 33 crimes
  2. 2 Derwydd Avenue 32 crimes
  3. 3 Jolly Road 24 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.7 µg/m³
83
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital47.8 mi
Weston General Hospital50.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital53 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust23 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity14,541 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
39
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Neath Port Talbot
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate48.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.8%Unemployed3.1%Retired26.5%Student4%Other inactive17.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary37.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.3%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67.4%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
48
Council tax Neath Port Talbot · 2025-26
A £1,627
B £1,899
C £2,170
D £2,441
E £2,983
F £3,526
G £4,068
H £4,882
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Ammanford 5 mi
Pantyffynnon 5.1 mi
Llandybie 5.7 mi
J45 M4 7.8 mi
J45 M4 7.9 mi
J46 M4 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £157,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£131k £149k £167k £185k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Garnant 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brynamman 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Glanaman 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cwmllynfell and Ystradowen 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cwm-twrch Uchaf 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ystalyfera 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ammanford 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Pontardawe 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Alltwen 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Penybanc 51 5.5 mi away ⇄
Ystradgynlais 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Rhos 47 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen a nice place to live?

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen?

Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 492 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen?

The current median house price in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen is £157,000, around 45% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen

SA18 43 ⇄

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