15,068TOTAL POPULATION
6,683HOUSEHOLDS
5.2%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£30,160AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SA9 POSTCODE REGION

Swansea (SA9)

The SA9 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Powys, and contains a total of 635 individual postcodes.

There are 38 electoral wards in the SA9 postcode area, including Aberaeron, Ammanford, Boncath, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Clarbeston Road, Clynderwen, Crymych, Ferryside, Fishguard, Glogue, Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Kilgetty, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llanfyrnach, Llangadog, Llanwrda, Llanybydder, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neath, New Quay, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Port Talbot, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Tenby, Whitland which come under the local authority of the Powys Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in SA9 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SA9 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


SA9 is a postcode district located in the Swansea district of Wales, UK. The approximate boundaries of the district are: the A483 road to the north, the A474 road to the east, the B4436 road and the Swansea Canal to the south, and the A48 road to the west.

The SA9 postcode is mostly residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing throughout. A small number of small to medium-sized industrial and commercial units are scattered throughout the district. The main centre of activity in the district is Pontardawe, a market town located on the Loughor Estuary. This small town is the primary hub for the surrounding villages, offering a range of local amenities.

The terrain of SA9 is mostly flat, with some hilly areas to the north-east. The terrain is primarily rural, with some parts of the district farmland and small villages. The topography is mostly dominated by the limestone hills which form part of the South Wales landscape.

There are two primary schools, Pontardawe Primary School and Glan y Mor Primary School, as well as a number of independent schools in the district. There is also a variety of leisure activities available, including water sports, hiking and cycling. In terms of transport, the A483 and the A474 roads offer easy access to all parts of SA9. The M4 motorway is also nearby, providing connections to the rest of South Wales and beyond.

TheSA9 postcode district is a great place to live, offering a range of modern housing, good local amenities and access to the countryside. It also offers plenty of opportunities for both leisure and employment, making it an attractive place to live for families and commuters alike.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in SA9 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 29%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SA9Powys

Powys

The county of Powys

SA9 is located in the county of Powys, in Wales.

Powys has a total population of 132,200, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.

Powys has a total area of 2000 square miles, and a population density of 25 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Powys Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSA9
Postal TownSwansea
MSOA NamePowys 021
LSOA NamePowys 021E
CountyPowys
RegionPowys
CountryWales
Local AuthorityPowys
Area ClassificationUnclassified

SA9 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SA9, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abercraf
Afon Twrch
Afon Twrch
Caehopkin
Cae'r-bont
Cae'r-Lan
Cefn-bryn-brain
Coelbren
Cwmgiedd
Cwmllynfell
Cwm-twrch Isaf
Cwm-twrch Uchaf
Dyffryn Cellwen
Glan-rhyd
Glyn-neath
Glyntawe
Gurnos
Loughor
Mellte
Morfa Glas
Nant-y-cafn
Nant-y-llyn
Onllwyn
Pen-Rhiw-fawr
Penrhos
Penwyllt
Pen-y-cae
Rhiwfawr
Rhosaman
Seven Sisters
Swansea Canal
Tawe
Tawe
Tynewydd
Ynys-isaf
Ynyswen
Ystalyfera
Ystradgynlais
Ystradowen
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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