Area Information for Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE

This postcode in Penycae is in Wales. The postcode is within the Pontardawe ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe. This page combines information for the address Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SA9 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in September 2015. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Neath Port Talbot
Ward Pontardawe
UK Parliamentary Constituency Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Pontardawe), and the South Wales Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE:

Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1AY
Glantawe Park, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1AE
Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1AB
Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1BA
Wind Road, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1AF
Ffordd Yr Afon, Ystradgynlais, Swansea, SA9 1BU

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SA9 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Penycae, Swansea, Wales consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 66
Semi-Detached 49
Terraced 0
Flat (Purpose-Built) 4
Flat (Converted) 3
Total 122
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 59
Owned with Mortgage 47
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 6
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 0
Total 125

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 43
Two People 43
Three People 15
Four People 19
Five People 1
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 121

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Penycae, Swansea, Wales consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 46
Family Household 82
Other Household 1
Total 129

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 65
Deprived In One Dimension 44
Deprived In Two Dimensions 13
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 125

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 144
Female 164
Total 308

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 14
10-14 16
15-19 14
20-24 16
25-29 13
30-34 16
35-39 15
40-44 14
45-49 20
50-54 20
55-59 17
60-64 33
65-69 23
70-74 16
75-79 14
80-84 15
85+ 21
Total 306

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SA9 1YE does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 71
Married 118
Separated 2
Divorced 39
Widowed 30
Total 260

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 136
Good 91
Fair 52
Bad 14
Very Bad 13
Total 306

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 88
Apprenticeship 23
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 44
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 57
Total 261

Welsh Language Embed This

The area around SA9 1YE has a larger than average concentration of Welsh speakers (at 31% of the resident population). Across Wales, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census.

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 96
Cannot Speak Welsh 206
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 112
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 190

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Penycae, Swansea, Wales) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 297
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Arab 1
Total 306

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 294
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 2
Africa 1
Middle East and Asia 2
Total 305

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 294
10+ Years 7
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 305

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SA9 1YE.

Passport(s) Held
None 53
United Kingdom 249
Republic of Ireland 2
African Countries 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 130
Christian 158
Buddhist 2
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 304

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Pontardawe ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 30% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 87
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 26
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 13
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 5
Retired 77
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 22
Other 12
Total 258

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 23
Professional Occupations 28
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 12
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 6
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 9
Total 134

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 60
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 46
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 27
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 27
Semi-Routine Occupation 36
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 17
Full-time Student 6
Total 261

Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE is within the Pontardawe policing neighbourhood, under the South Wales Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SA9 1YE
Neighbourhood Team Address Pontardawe
Force Website: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Penycae. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SA9 1YE.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 18 closest railway stations to Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE. The nearest railway station is Skewen, approximately 4.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Skewen 4.2 miles
Neath 4.4 miles
Llansamlet 4.5 miles
Briton Ferry 5.9 miles
Baglan 7.6 miles
Pantyffynnon 7.6 miles
Swansea 7.9 miles
Ammanford 8.2 miles
Pontarddulais 8.6 miles
Port Talbot Parkway 9.4 miles
Gowerton 9.6 miles
Llandybie 9.8 miles
Llangennech 11 miles
Maesteg 12 miles
Bynea 12 miles
Maesteg (Ewenny Road) 12 miles
Ffairfach 13 miles
Garth (Bridgend County) 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE. The nearest is YGG Pontardawe, approximately 640 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
YGG Pontardawe 640 yards
Alltwen Primary School 720 yards
Llangiwg Primary School half a mile
Rhos Primary School 0.9 miles
Rhydyfro Primary School 1 mile
YGG Trebannws 1.1 miles
ST JOSEPH'S R.C. PRIMARY 2.3 miles
Godre'rgraig Primary School 2.4 miles
Y.G.G. Gellionnen 2.6 miles
GLAIS PRIMARY SCHOOL 2.7 miles

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE. The nearest is Cwmtawe Community School, approximately 640 yards away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE. The nearest is Dr P C Wong & Partners, approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Penycae, Swansea, Wales, SA9 1YE. The nearest is Ystradgynlais Community Hospital, approximately 4.3 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.