James Street is in Ystradgynlais, Swansea and in Powys district. SA9 1EX is located in the Ynyscedwyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about James Street, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA9 1EU, SA9 1BJ, SA9 1PE, SA9 1PD, SA9 1PB, SA9 1BR, SA9 1ES, SA9 1NX, SA9 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA9 1EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA9 1EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.2% | 21.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 55.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.7% | 42.6% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 34.3% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 19.1% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 38.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 99.6% | 97.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 97.2% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 37.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais and the 158th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 James Street, Swansea, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-06-27 | £130,346 |
| Meithrinfa James Street, Swansea, Powys Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-06-25 | £199,400 |
| 10 James Street, Swansea, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2015-07-03 | £195,093 |
| 1 James Street, Swansea, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2011-10-28 | £139,904 |
| 2 James Street, Swansea, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2011-09-09 | £199,125 |
SA9 1EX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA9 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen Tudor Street , Ystradgynlais SA9 1AP | - not rated | 930 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaendulais Primary School Standert Terrace , Seven Sisters SA10 9AA | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Blaendulais Pen Y Banc , Blaendulais SA10 9AA | - not rated | 3,833 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Godre'rgraig Primary School Graig Road , Godre'rgraig SA9 2NY | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Creunant Primary School School Road , Crynant SA10 8NS | - not rated | 5,231 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-Licious | 7 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 320 yd | |
| Loaf Kitchen Bar | 8 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 320 yd | |
| Cofion Cynnes | 6 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 320 yd | |
| E W Richards Ltd | 30 Heol Eglwys, Ystradgynlais | 321 yd | |
| Pictons Hotel, Tapas and Wine Bar | 2 Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Chameleon | at the Gough Arms, Glantawe Row | 286 yd | |
| Gough Constitutional Workingmens Clu | Club Lane, Ystradgynlais | 358 yd | |
| Ystradgynlais Football Club | Football, Cricket & Rugby Pavilion, The Recreation Ground | 445 yd | |
| Clwb Rygbi Ystradgynlais Ltd | Ynyscedwyn Road, Ystradgynlais | 445 yd | |
| The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel | 53 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central House Catering Ltd | 10 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 320 yd | |
| Yummies | 15 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 320 yd | |
| Kam Kong Garden | 47 Heol Eglwys, Ystradgynlais | 321 yd | |
| The Old Temp Fish Bar | 26-28 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais | 411 yd | |
| Rice N Spice | 10-12 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais | 411 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.