Brynymor Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 4JQ is located in the Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brynymor Road, Swansea, SA1 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 4JG, SA1 4JH, SA1 4JJ, SA1 4NE, SA1 4JT, SA1 4JS, SA1 4ND, SA1 4BL, SA1 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 4JQ is primarily male, with 55.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 44.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -6.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 55.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA1 4JQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 76.4% | 78.8% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 40.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.1% | 16.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 44.8% | 47.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 30.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 27.9% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.5% | 9% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.9% | 74.4% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -7.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 76.2% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 10.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynymor Road was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brynymor Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 41st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A Brynymor Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-07-22 | £137,832 |
| 14 Brynymor Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-01-02 | £156,346 |
| 6 Brynymor Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-12-16 | £283,256 |
| 12 Brynymor Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-03-22 | £275,811 |
| 8 Brynymor Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2020-11-13 | £197,206 |
SA1 4JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 4JQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 201 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 66 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 382 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 396 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 770 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 871 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Restaurant | 83 Brynymor Road | 35 yd | |
| The Gourmet Cafe | 84 Brynymor Road | 35 yd | |
| Asian Cafe | 82 Brynymor Road | 39 yd | |
| Monni's Fish Bar | 98 Brynymor Road | 68 yd | |
| Hayes & Beale | 96 Brynymor Road | 74 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brynymor Hotel | 17 Brynymor Road | 6 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 1 Brynymor Road | 6 yd | |
| The Mill | 75-76 Brynymor Road | 103 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 119 yd | |
| Old Bond Street | 49 Bond Street | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wangji Chinese Flavor | 87 Brynymor Road | 35 yd | |
| Pizza Napoli | 81 Brynymor Road | 35 yd | |
| Ji The Chicken Shop | 67 St Helens Road | 178 yd | |
| Zion City | 56 St Helens Road | 178 yd | |
| Lebaz Ltd | 89 St Helens Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 493 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.