Living in Ystalyfera: Liveability Score 47/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Ystalyfera scores 47/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Ystalyfera most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 61/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.
That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the SA8 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Ystalyfera sits 8 points above the SA8 district figure of 37/100. Below 30/100: transport (9) and lifestyle (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SA8 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £163,000 | 39 |
| Detached | £298,000 | 13 |
| Semi-detached | £146,500 | 12 |
| Terraced | £118,500 | 14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ystalyfera a nice place to live?
Ystalyfera has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ystalyfera is 47/100, 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 Ystalyfera?
Ystalyfera has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 664 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Ystalyfera?
The current median house price in Ystalyfera is £163,000, around 43% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £298,000, semi-detached £146,500, terraced £118,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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