Penywern Road is in Ystalyfera, Swansea and in Neath Port Talbot district. SA9 2NH 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 Penywern Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea, SA9 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA9 2NQ, SA9 2AL, SA9 2NJ, SA9 2NE, SA9 2AN, SA9 2NB, SA9 2ND, SA9 2LY, SA9 2AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA9 2NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.4% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 27.6% | 31.5% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 46.6% | -9.0% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 48.7% | 42.9% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 25.9% | 30% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 22% | 14.3% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 14.3% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 29% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.5% | 97.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 98.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penywern Road was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% lower than the Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Penywern Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cwmllynfell and Ystalyfera and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Penywern Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-11-08 | £98,160 |
| 33 Penywern Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £195,500 | 2024-07-05 | £199,391 |
| 33 Penywern Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-07-14 | £202,303 |
| 25 Penywern Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-22 | £145,811 |
| 36 Penywern Road, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2021-06-11 | £157,385 |
SA9 2NH 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA9 2NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,860 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Godre'rgraig Primary School Graig Road , Godre'rgraig SA9 2NY | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| YGGD Cwmllynfell Pen-Y-Bryn , Cwmllynfell SA9 2FL | - not rated | 4,512 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Creunant Primary School School Road , Crynant SA10 8NS | - not rated | 5,257 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 | 669 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Gurnos Road, Ystradgynlais | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wernfawr Inn | Wern Fawr Inn, 47 Wern Road | 247 yd | |
| The Flying Pig | Ystalyfera Arms, Cyfyng Road | 488 yd | |
| Ystalyfera Rugby Football and Cricket Club | Ystalyfera Rugby Club, Ffordd Glandwr | 669 yd | |
| The New Swan Hotel | New Swan Hotel, 50 Gurnos Road | 810 yd | |
| Godre'r-graig Workingmens Club | Godre'r Graig Working Mens Clu, Glan Yr Avon | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry House | 10 Wern Road | 214 yd | |
| Ming Kee Chinese Takeaway | 5 Wern Road | 247 yd | |
| Ystalyfera Chinese | 39 Gurnos Road | 835 yd | |
| Ystalyfera Kebab | No 5, Capitol Buildings | 836 yd | |
| The Pizza Place | 4 Capitol Buildings, Gurnos Road | 996 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.