Ystrad Road is in Fforestfach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 4BU is located in the Cockett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ystrad Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 4ES, SA5 4BT, SA5 4BJ, SA5 4BH, SA5 4HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA5 4BU is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 46.7% | 46.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53.3% | 53.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 34.3% | 39.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 18% | 20.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 47.8% | 42% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 33.3% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 SA5 4BU this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 28.7% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 11.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 23% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 96.3% | 90% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 90% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ystrad Road was 117.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.6% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ystrad Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 173rd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.8%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Ystrad Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-01-10 | £140,145 |
| 64 Ystrad Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2021-12-14 | £128,004 |
| 60 Ystrad Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2020-03-27 | £165,356 |
| 67 Ystrad Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-01-25 | £160,069 |
| 66 Ystrad Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2017-07-28 | £144,739 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Login Fach Roseland Road , Waunarlwydd SA5 4ST | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 2,107 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezzet Cafe | Unit 8, Kingsway Business Centre, Kingsway | 633 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 10, Parc Fforestfach | 634 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Parc Fforestfach | 634 yd | |
| Papermill Cafe | Papermill Trout Fishery, Llewitha | 711 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2a, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dillwyn | Ffordd Cynore | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Parc Fforestfach | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 866 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | Unit 7, Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road | 866 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 889 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 | 91.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.