Church Road is in Pontardawe, Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA8 4PL is located in the Pontardawe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Pontardawe, Swansea, SA8 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA8 4PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.9% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.1% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.4% | 29.3% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 43.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
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 (67.9%) 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 | 42.6% | 39.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 28.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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 | 34.8% | 25.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.8% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 28.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 97% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 99.2% | 98.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.2% lower than the Allt-wen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Allt-wen and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2005-12-15 | £142,361 |
| 5 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2002-01-16 | £267,542 |
SA8 4PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA8 4PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llangiwg Primary School New Road , Ynysmeudwy SA8 4PJ | - not rated | 604 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Pontardawe Alltacham Drive , Pontardawe SA8 4JX | - not rated | 992 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhydyfro Primary School Waun Penlan , Pontardawe SA8 3BB | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alltwen Primary School Alltwen Hill , Alltwen SA8 3AB | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmtawe Community School Ffordd Parc , Ynysderw SA8 4EG | - not rated | 2,118 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontardawe Golf Club | Pontardawe Golf Club, Cefn Llan Road | 816 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 | 60.0% |
| 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 | 40.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.