Church Road is in Godrergraig, Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA9 2DA is located in the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Neath. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Godrergraig, Swansea, SA9 2DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA9 2DD, SA9 2DB, SA9 2BU, SA9 2DQ, SA9 2DH, SA9 2DJ, SA9 2DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA9 2DA is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 42.6% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 57.4% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
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 | 28.1% | 33.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 36.9% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 14.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 (64.1%) 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 | 39.6% | 38.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 25.5% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 24.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 21.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 15.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 11.8% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 27.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 98.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.4% 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 | 95% | 93.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 118.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% higher than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Church Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and the 99th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% 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 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-06-19 | £85,487 |
| 3 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2022-04-08 | £53,773 |
| 17 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2019-11-01 | £115,873 |
| 15 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2017-04-28 | £85,514 |
| 7 Church Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-12-16 | £122,362 |
SA9 2DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 2DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godre'rgraig Primary School Graig Road , Godre'rgraig SA9 2NY | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen Tudor Street , Ystradgynlais SA9 1AP | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangiwg Primary School New Road , Ynysmeudwy SA8 4PJ | - not rated | 4,715 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Creunant Primary School School Road , Crynant SA10 8NS | - not rated | 4,739 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGG Pontardawe Alltacham Drive , Pontardawe SA8 4JX | - not rated | 5,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Cafe at Asda Cafe Franchise | c/o Asda Store, Parkwest Estate, Glan Yr Avon | 154 yd | |
| Over The Fire | 80 Golwg Y Mynydd | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godre'r-graig Workingmens Club | Godre'r Graig Working Mens Clu, Glan Yr Avon | 325 yd | |
| The Flying Pig | Ystalyfera Arms, Cyfyng Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan's Thai Takeaway | Godre'r Graig Working Mens Club, Glan Yr Afon | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Parkwest Estate, Glan Yr Afon | 154 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.