Lon Y Coed is in Pontardawe, Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA8 4NN is located in the Pontardawe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lon Y Coed, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA8 4NT, SA8 4NL, SA8 4ND, SA8 4NJ, SA8 4NB, SA8 4NS, SA8 4NA, SA8 4LZ, SA8 4PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA8 4NN, 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% |
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 4NN, 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% |
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% |
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 4NN 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Y Coed 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.
Lon Y Coed 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%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Lon Y Coed, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,500 | 2007-12-10 | £43,922 |
SA8 4NN 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YGG Pontardawe Alltacham Drive , Pontardawe SA8 4JX | - not rated | 497 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydyfro Primary School Waun Penlan , Pontardawe SA8 3BB | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangiwg Primary School New Road , Ynysmeudwy SA8 4PJ | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmtawe Community School Ffordd Parc , Ynysderw SA8 4EG | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alltwen Primary School Alltwen Hill , Alltwen SA8 3AB | - not rated | 1,548 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&A Grill | 15 Alltacham Drive | 362 yd | |
| The Ponty Cafe | 5 James Street | 667 yd | |
| Rosselli's Coffee House | 27 Herbert Street | 944 yd | |
| The Singing Kettle | 47 Herbert Street | 978 yd | |
| Cardamon | 52 Herbert Street | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontardawe Golf Club | Pontardawe Golf Club, Cefn Llan Road | 291 yd | |
| The Castle Hotel | 1 High Street | 823 yd | |
| The Pink Geranium | 31-33 Herbert Street | 957 yd | |
| Dillwyn Arms | Dillwyn Arms, Herbert Street | 958 yd | |
| Pontardawe Arts Centre | 60 Herbert Street | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bells Bakes | 7 East Crossways | 218 yd | |
| Powerbuilding Hardcore Gym Cafe | Fitness Studio, Church Street | 714 yd | |
| Ponty Tandoori | 113 High Street | 744 yd | |
| Hing Tai Chinese Take Away | 115 High Street | 744 yd | |
| Flames Pizza | 21 High Street | 823 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 | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.07 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.