Gwyrddgoed Road, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA8 4NH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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	55.9%	54%	-1.9%	51.0%	3.0%
Male	44.1%	46%	1.9%	49.0%	-3.0%

Partnership Status

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 SA8 4NH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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	45.3%	49.8%	4.5%	37.9%	11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	22.9%	24.2%	1.3%	44.2%	-20.0%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	19.6%	16.9%	-2.7%	9.1%	7.8%
Widowed	11.2%	5.8%	-5.4%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.2%	42.6%	-2.6%	48.4%	-5.8%
Good health	25.9%	28.1%	2.2%	33.6%	-5.5%
Fair health	16.7%	17.8%	1.1%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	8.4%	10%	1.6%	4.0%	6.0%
Very bad health	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 SA8 4NH this area, 35% 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 15.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.3%	35%	-4.3%	18.2%	16.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.7%	10.2%	-8.5%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.6%	14.1%	1.5%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	2.3%	5.3%	3.0%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	18.9%	10.0%	16.9%	2.0%
Degree or Similar	11.2%	15.5%	4.3%	33.8%	-18.3%
Other	7%	1%	-6.0%	2.8%	-1.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.7%	99.3%	1.6%	81.4%	17.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 100% 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	94.7%	100%	5.3%	83.2%	16.8%
European Union	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.7%	-2.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	100%	5.7%	83.2%	16.8%
10+ Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	9.8%	-9.8%
5-10 Years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	76.7%	0.2%
No passport held	23.1%	13.5%	9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	65.7%	37.2%	28.5%
Christian	31.3%	46.2%	-14.9%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.6%	6.0%	-3.4%

Safety

Is Gwyrddgoed Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwyrddgoed Road was 94.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% higher than the Allt-wen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gwyrddgoed Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Allt-wen and the 143rd highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SA8 4NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gwyrddgoed Road are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Neath Port Talbot.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gwyrddgoed Road, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA8 4NH

Average Price
£123,770

Semi-Detached
£121,087

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£155,965

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gwyrddgoed Road

Average Price
£135,335

Semi-Detached
£134,727

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£158,438

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gwyrddgoed Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
32 Gwyrddgoed Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2024-07-22	£129,539
2 Gwyrddgoed Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2020-11-27	£144,375
5 Gwyrddgoed Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2017-10-20	£142,703
5 Gwyrddgoed Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£77,000	2017-04-12	£129,891
28 Gwyrddgoed Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2016-09-13	£135,168

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA8 4NH

Employment

SA8 4NH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	31
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Other	12
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	10
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	17
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Administrative and support service activities	8
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Transport and storage	5
Construction	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Other	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
YGG Pontardawe Alltacham Drive , Pontardawe SA8 4JX	- not rated	283 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llangiwg Primary School New Road , Ynysmeudwy SA8 4PJ	- not rated	1,016 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rhydyfro Primary School Waun Penlan , Pontardawe SA8 3BB	- not rated	1,081 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cwmtawe Community School Ffordd Parc , Ynysderw SA8 4EG	- not rated	1,199 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Alltwen Primary School Alltwen Hill , Alltwen SA8 3AB	- not rated	1,258 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
S&A Grill	15 Alltacham Drive	98 yd
The Ponty Cafe	5 James Street	420 yd
Rosselli's Coffee House	27 Herbert Street	651 yd
The Singing Kettle	47 Herbert Street	682 yd
Cardamon	52 Herbert Street	691 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pontardawe Golf Club	Pontardawe Golf Club, Cefn Llan Road	442 yd
The Castle Hotel	1 High Street	532 yd
The Pink Geranium	31-33 Herbert Street	663 yd
Dillwyn Arms	Dillwyn Arms, Herbert Street	664 yd
Pontardawe Arts Centre	60 Herbert Street	713 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bells Bakes	7 East Crossways	102 yd
Powerbuilding Hardcore Gym Cafe	Fitness Studio, Church Street	421 yd
Ponty Tandoori	113 High Street	473 yd
Hing Tai Chinese Take Away	115 High Street	474 yd
Flames Pizza	21 High Street	531 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl Supermarkets	Ffordd Parc Ynysderw		863 yd
Farmfoods	Unit 3, Ffordd Parc Ynysderw		958 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA8 4NH postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.