Brecon Road is in Ystradgynlais, Swansea and in Brecknock district. SA9 1QN 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 Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA9 1SG, SA9 1SE, SA9 1RA, SA9 1QQ, SA9 1QS, SA9 1QJ, SA9 1HY, SA9 1HX, SA9 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA9 1QN 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 | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 33.3% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 41.2% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 7.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 38.3% | 50% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 28.2% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 29.2% | 25.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 28.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
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 | 99.6% | 97.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 97.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brecon Road was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% higher than the Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brecon Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Aber-craf and Ystradgynlais and the 66th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Brecon Road, Swansea, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-02-21 | £98,826 |
| 171 Brecon Road, Swansea, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-23 | £157,122 |
| 173 Brecon Road, Swansea, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-07-07 | £123,015 |
| 140 Brecon Road, Swansea, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-01-27 | £223,020 |
| 152 Brecon Road, Swansea, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-08-30 | £291,694 |
SA9 1QN 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 1QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 65 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen Tudor Street , Ystradgynlais SA9 1AP | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaendulais Primary School Standert Terrace , Seven Sisters SA10 9AA | - not rated | 3,622 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Blaendulais Pen Y Banc , Blaendulais SA10 9AA | - not rated | 3,622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLT Store & Supermarket (Premier) | 160 Brecon Road, Brecon Road | 14 yd | |
| Ystradgynlais Community Centre | Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais | 124 yd | |
| Beths Kitchen | Penrhos Social Club & Institute, 329 Brecon Road | 596 yd | |
| J G Davies | The Pharmacy, Commercial Street | 931 yd | |
| Pictons Hotel, Tapas and Wine Bar | 2 Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhos Social Club | 329 Brecon Road, Ystradgynlais | 596 yd | |
| Penybont Inn | Heol Giedd, Cwmgiedd | 786 yd | |
| Gough Constitutional Workingmens Clu | Club Lane, Ystradgynlais | 917 yd | |
| The Ynyscedwyn Arms Hotel | 53 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraghtys Gelato | 1 Temperance Lane, Ystradgynlais | 925 yd | |
| Rice N Spice | 10-12 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais | 931 yd | |
| The Old Temp Fish Bar | 26-28 Commercial Street, Ystradgynlais | 932 yd | |
| Central House Catering Ltd | 10 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 974 yd | |
| Yummies | 15 Station Road, Ystradgynlais | 974 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 | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.