Swansea Road is in Trebanos, Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA8 4BN is located in the Trebanos electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swansea Road, Trebanos, Swansea, SA8 4BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA8 4DW, SA8 4BP, SA8 4DS, SA8 4DR, SA8 4DN, SA8 4BL, SA8 4BS, SA8 4BR, SA8 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA8 4BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 29.8% | 37% | 7.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 42.1% | -12.5% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 33.8% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 9.6% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 16.5% | 18.6% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8.1% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 17.8% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.1% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 28.4% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.5% | 93.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 96.1% | 93.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swansea Road was 44.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Allt-wen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swansea Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Allt-wen and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Swansea Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Other, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2025-01-16 | £74,849 |
| 109B Swansea Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,995 | 2024-12-17 | £81,608 |
| 108 Swansea Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2024-11-08 | £101,109 |
| 115 Swansea Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-05-24 | £319,315 |
| 113 Swansea Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2023-07-21 | £194,863 |
SA8 4BN 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGGD Trebannws Swansea Road , Trebannws SA8 4BL | - not rated | 212 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmtawe Community School Ffordd Parc , Ynysderw SA8 4EG | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 1,863 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alltwen Primary School Alltwen Hill , Alltwen SA8 3AB | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Pontardawe Alltacham Drive , Pontardawe SA8 4JX | - not rated | 2,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trebanos Rugby Limited | Trebanos Rugby Club, 123 Swansea Road | 1 yd | |
| Colliers Arms | Colliers Arms, 154 Swansea Road | 677 yd | |
| Old Inn | Swansea Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Happiness | 109 Swansea Road | 1 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.