Ffordd Y Goedwig is in Penllergaer, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 9XZ is located in the Pontlliw and Tircoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Y Goedwig, Penllergaer, Swansea, SA4 9XZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 9XU, SA4 9ZJ, SA4 9ZQ, SA4 9LB, SA4 9QS, SA4 9JL, SA4 9JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 9XZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.6% | 32.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.7% | 50.5% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 70.9% | 64.7% | -6.2% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 23.5% | 24.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 4% | 9% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around SA4 9XZ this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 17.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.8% | 45.8% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 96.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 95.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Y Goedwig was 43.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.3% lower than the Llangyfelach average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Ffordd Y Goedwig has the 27th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Llangyfelach and the 328th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Ffordd Y Goedwig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-19 | £286,685 |
| 8 Ffordd Y Goedwig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-19 | £286,685 |
| 8 Ffordd Y Goedwig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-05-23 | £269,785 |
| 7 Ffordd Y Goedwig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2018-02-16 | £356,206 |
| 1 Ffordd Y Goedwig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £123,750 | 2016-11-10 | £187,581 |
SA4 9XZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 207 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 58 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 49 |
| Education | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penllergaer Primary School Pontardulais Road , Penllergaer SA4 9DB | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontlliw Primary School Clordir Road , Pontlliw SA4 9SA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangyfelach Primary School Pengors Road , Llangyfelach SA5 7JE | - not rated | 3,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengelli Primary School Station Road , Grovesend SA4 4GY | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 3,437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Moto Service Station | 308 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Swansea West Services, M4 Motorway | 308 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | Junction 47 Penllergaer Estate | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Moto Hospitality Ltd, Swansea West Services | 308 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.77 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.