Woodmans Terrace is in Ystalyfera, Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA9 2LR 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 Woodmans Terrace, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA9 2BP, SA9 2LZ, SA9 2NA, SA9 2BN, SA9 2EA, SA9 2LX, SA9 2EW, SA9 2LP, SA9 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA9 2LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA9 2LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.3% | 44.6% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 31.2% | -13.6% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 16.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 47.1% | 40.3% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 8.8% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 21.8% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.3% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 21.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 98.1% | 93.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 94.1% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Germany | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodmans Terrace was 76.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Woodmans Terrace has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and the 200th highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Woodmans Terrace, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,300 | 2024-04-09 | £173,949 |
| Meadow Vale Woodmans Terrace, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-09-08 | £423,016 |
| 10 Woodmans Terrace, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2015-08-27 | £146,270 |
| Meadow Vale Woodmans Terrace, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2011-02-25 | £258,463 |
| 11 Woodmans Terrace, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2009-11-30 | £97,995 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,809 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Godre'rgraig Primary School Graig Road , Godre'rgraig SA9 2NY | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Creunant Primary School School Road , Crynant SA10 8NS | - not rated | 4,882 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 4,898 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The "Van" | Ystalyfera Rugby Club, Ffordd Glandwr | 405 yd | |
| Compass Cafe at Asda Cafe Franchise | c/o Asda Store, Parkwest Estate, Glan Yr Avon | 1,009 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Gurnos Road, Ystradgynlais | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wernfawr Inn | Wern Fawr Inn, 47 Wern Road | 205 yd | |
| The Flying Pig | Ystalyfera Arms, Cyfyng Road | 321 yd | |
| Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club | Ystalyfera Rugby Club, Ffordd Glandwr | 405 yd | |
| Godre'r-graig Workingmens Club | Godre'r Graig Working Mens Clu, Glan Yr Avon | 783 yd | |
| The New Swan Hotel | New Swan Hotel, 50 Gurnos Road | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ming Kee Chinese Takeaway | 5 Wern Road | 205 yd | |
| Curry House | 10 Wern Road | 235 yd | |
| Pan's Thai Takeaway | Godre'r Graig Working Mens Club, Glan Yr Afon | 789 yd | |
| Ystalyfera Chinese | 39 Gurnos Road | 864 yd | |
| Ystalyfera Kebab | No 5, Capitol Buildings | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Parkwest Estate, Glan Yr Afon | 1,009 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 | 61.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.