Llangyfelach Road is in Brynhyfryd, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 9LQ is located in the Landore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llangyfelach Road, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 2QA, SA5 9LG, SA1 2QB, SA1 2PU, SA5 9JU, SA1 2PZ, SA1 2PT, SA5 9LH, SA5 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 9LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 SA5 9LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 39% | 49% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 29.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 42.8% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 26% | 32.8% | 6.8% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 17.6% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 3.1% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 9LQ this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35% | 28.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 7.9% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.5% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 15.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 22.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 87.2% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 97.7% | 87.6% | -10.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 87.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llangyfelach Road was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Llangyfelach Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 392nd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 335 Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2024-10-04 | £118,029 |
| 327 Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2024-10-02 | £59,014 |
| 337 Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2024-04-18 | £74,328 |
| 332 Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £115,995 | 2023-08-30 | £126,370 |
| 341 Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-15 | £164,408 |
SA5 9LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 889 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 927 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 143 yd | |
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 373 yd | |
| Pizzeria Vesuvio | 200-201 Neath Road | 476 yd | |
| Hiks | 189 Llangyfelach Road | 521 yd | |
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Inn | 294 Llangyfelach Road | 109 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7-9 Mysydd road | 242 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 319 yd | |
| Morris Arms | 423 Llangyfelach Road | 334 yd | |
| Station Inn | 18-19 Hamilton Street | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Packed Meals | 325 Llangyfelach Road | 1 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 137 Eaton Road | 126 yd | |
| Brynhyfryd Palace | 130 Eaton Road | 236 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 334 yd | |
| The Azad Tandoori Takeaway | 218 Neath Road | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 109 yd | |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 463 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.