Socio-economic statistics for Ystradowen, Neath Port Talbot

Socio-economic statistics for Ystradowen, Neath Port Talbot

Is Ystradowen in Carmarthenshire a nice place to live or is it a bit rough? We have collated a series of socio-economic statistics and demographics from UK government sources such as the 2021 Census and the Index of Multiple Deprivation. They should give you a broad snapshot of the area and the surrounding locations. Are the residents of Ystradowen older than the national average or younger? What is the population of Ystradowen and Carmarthenshire? What is the claimant count in Ystradowen and how many residents are unemployed? This page should provide you with the answers.

Ystradowen Age Distribution Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 Census and the calculated the proportion of age groups in .
Age BandProportion
4 & under
5 - 9 years
10 - 15 years
16 - 19 years
20 - 24 years
25 - 34 years
35 - 49 years
50 - 64 years
65 - 74 years
75 - 84 years
85 years & over

Ystradowen Education Statistics

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census to found of the level of education Ystradowen residents have in terms of formal qualifications as a percentage. The UK government breaks qualifications down into 7 levels. A detailed explanation of these levels can be found here. However, the Census groups these into just 4 \'levels\'. Here are some examples of the qualifications each census level represents when not stated;

  • Level 1 - GCSE grades D, E, F, or G & below
  • Level 2 - GCSE A*, A, B, C or O Level grades A, B or C
  • Level 3 - A or AS qualification at any grade
  • Level 4 - HNC, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree or Phd

In this first table we have compared Ystradowen to the national average for .
Level
No Qualifications0%0%
Level 10%0%
Level 20%0%
Apprenticeship0%0%
Level 30%0%
Level 40%0%

Ystradowen Health Statistics

AreaVGGFBVB
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
0%0%0%0%0%
VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, B = Bad & VB = Very Bad

Ystradowen Unemployment Statistics

Since the introduction of Universal Credit, The Department for Work & Pensions have not issued any statistics (in our view) that can be used to ascertain the levels of unemployment or under employment in the UK, just meaningless geographic counts. However, the Office of National Statistics does publish claimant counts of people receiving out of work benefits, be that legacy Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit as a proportion of people over 16. These figures are usually updated once a month and are for Local Authority Districts and Unitary Authority Districts. So below are the figures of .
AreaUnemployedYearly Change
%%
%%
%%
UK3.7%-0.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Last Retrieved: March 2023
The 2021 census had data on people who were economically active (seeking work) yet unemployed on Census day (Sunday March 21st 2021). These statitics do cover Ystradowen on a ward level. However, it has to be noted that the Census day was during the height of the Covid19 pandemic and therefore are not reflective of normal levels of unemployment. For example, between March 2020 and June 2020 people claiming Universal Credit doubled in most areas of the United Kingdom and then steadily declined up to the day of the Census and beyond. This data also contains the proportion of people in part-time work (working between 1-35 hours per week), which maybe an indicator of under employment in Ystradowen.
Economic StatusProportion
In Employment0%
In Part-Time Work0%
Unemployed0%
100% of the people in work, are in full-time employment in Ystradowen

What are the occupations of the residents of Ystradowen?

The largest employment sector in Ystradowen is Managers, Directors & Senior Officials. The smallest employment sector is Elementary Occupations.
SectorProportion
Managers, Directors & Senior Officials%
Professional Occupations%
Associate Professional & Technical%
Administrative & Secretarial%
Skilled Trades%
Caring, leisure & Other Services%
Process Plant & Machine Operatives%
Elementary Occupations%

How many residents own or rent their home in Ystradowen and

We have taken the raw data from the 2021 census and calculated what proportion of people in Ystradowen either own or rent their home. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. 0 of residents own their home either outright or mortgaged. 0 of Ystradowen residents rent their home either privately or through a social landlord.
AreaOwnedRented
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Ystradowen has a higher level of home ownership than than the national average.

Ystradowen compared to other wards in

#WardOwnedRented
Ystradowen is ranked out of 0 wards in for the percentage of home owners.

Ystradowen & Immigration Statistics

We have analysed the Census 2021 raw data on country of birth and compiled immigration statistics as percentages of the population. All percentages have been rounded to two decimal places. Below are the figures for Ystradowen in the local area district.

AreaBorn in UKBorn outside UK
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%
0%0%

Ystradowen compared to other wards in

#WardBorn in UKBorn outside UK
';Ystradowen is ranked out of 0 wards in for the number of residents born outside of the UK.

What is the population of Ystradowen and Carmarthenshire?

The table below contains the populations figures for each ward in Carmarthenshire including Ystradowen. These population ONS figures are estimated are dated Mid 2020.

WardPopulation
Abergwili2364
Ammanford2755
Betws2453
Bigyn6752
Burry Port4171
Bynea4671
Carmarthen Town North5225
Carmarthen Town South3825
Carmarthen Town West5607
Cenarth2273
Cilycwm1437
Cynwyl Elfed2952
Cynwyl Gaeo1606
Dafen3532
Elli3252
Felinfoel2022
Garnant2167
Glanamman2419
Glanymor6462
Glyn2177
Gorslas4856
Hendy3612
Hengoed4205
Kidwelly3731
Laugharne Township2691
Llanboidy2164
Llanddarog2100
Llandeilo2952
Llandovery2583
Llandybie4326
Llanegwad2497
Llanfihangel Aberbythych1891
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth2886
Llangadog1968
Llangeler3370
Llangennech5215
Llangunnor2678
Llangyndeyrn3566
Llannon5526
Llansteffan2002
Llanybydder2873
Lliedi5524
Llwynhendy4516
Manordeilo and Salem2224
Pembrey4161
Penygroes2943
Pontamman2714
Pontyberem2777
Quarter Bach2854
Saron4263
St. Clears3296
St. Ishmael2704
Swiss Valley2498
Trelech2060
Trimsaran2499
Tycroes2545
Tyisha4211
Whitland2470
Carmarthenshire Total190073



Last updated: 20/02/2024, Additional Sources: Office for National Statistics & Department for Work & Pensions.