Charley Close is in Ystradgynlais, Swansea and in Powys district. SA9 1NE is located in the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais 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 Charley Close, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1NE 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 SA9 1NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.3% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.7% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 27.2% | 23.6% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 55% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 11.6% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 41% | 42.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16.6% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 25% | 15.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 32% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.8% | 97.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charley Close was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.8% lower than the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charley Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais and the 133rd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuadd Lwyd Farm Charley Close, Swansea, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-12-05 | £392,581 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Charley Close, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1NE has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Charley Close, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1NE has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 1 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
SA9 1NE 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.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhos C.P. School Ystradgynlais , Swansea SA9 1QT | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cynlais Heol Giedd , Ystradgynlais SA9 1LQ | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercrave C.P. School School Road , Abercrave SA9 1XD | - not rated | 2,712 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Ynyscedwyn Ystradgynlais , Swansea SA9 1EU | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gurnos C.P. School School Road , Lower Cwmtwrch SA9 1EQ | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.