Glan Yr Afon Road is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 9JA is located in the Sketty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glan Yr Afon Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 9JB, SA2 9LG, SA2 9JG, SA2 9LW, SA2 9HT, SA2 9JE, SA2 9LR, SA2 9JH, SA2 9JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 9JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 54.8% | 6.5% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 51.7% | 45.2% | -6.5% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 39.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 35.7% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 46.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 28% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 16.9% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 16.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 46% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.8% | 85.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 85.8% 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 | 87.8% | 85.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 85.5% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 2.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 12.7% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0.6% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glan Yr Afon Road was 34.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glan Yr Afon Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 255th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Glan Yr Afon Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2025-01-15 | £366,663 |
| 43 Glan Yr Afon Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-09-12 | £298,781 |
| 36 Glan Yr Afon Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-23 | £387,551 |
| 34 Glan Yr Afon Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-03-31 | £399,707 |
| 22 Glan Yr Afon Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2021-11-08 | £340,785 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA2 9JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 360 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 733 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG | - not rated | 840 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 915 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro | 91 Carnglas Road | 316 yd | |
| Parklands Evangelical Church | Parklands Evangelical Church, Maes Y Gollen | 458 yd | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | 55 Gower Road | 553 yd | |
| Chilli & Chaat | 4 Parkway | 598 yd | |
| Dillys Kitchen | 3 Dillwyn Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell | 17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road | 307 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 301 Gower Road | 655 yd | |
| 47 Bar & Lounge | 47 Gower Road | 657 yd | |
| Vivian Arms Hotel | Gower Road | 742 yd | |
| The Sketty Club | 83 Eversley Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 89 Carnglas Road | 316 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 8 Dillwyn Road | 634 yd | |
| Opium Den | 4 Dillwyn Road | 634 yd | |
| Jubilee Garden Take Away | 10 Dillwyn Road | 634 yd | |
| Kismet Coffee House | 75 Dillwyn Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 85-87 Carnglas Road | 237 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.