Wern Road is in Landore, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 2PA is located in the Landore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wern Road, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 2NY, SA1 2NZ, SA1 2PE, SA1 2PP, SA1 2PS, SA1 2PF, SA1 2PW, SA1 2QH, SA1 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 2PA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 47.2% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.8% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 41.9% | 42% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 32.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50% | 50.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 27.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 8.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 27.9% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 11.5% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 20.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.9% | 89.5% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.3% | 86.4% | -11.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 87% | -10.6% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wern Road was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wern Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 334th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Wern Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-06-20 | £126,754 |
| 17 Wern Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-02-13 | £141,119 |
| 8 Wern Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 2024-12-09 | £99,508 |
| 24 Wern Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2024-08-09 | £147,249 |
| 43 Wern Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2024-05-31 | £134,412 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 725 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 842 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 985 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 211 yd | |
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 335 yd | |
| Pizzeria Vesuvio | 200-201 Neath Road | 372 yd | |
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 404 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 19a, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wern Inn | 48 Siloh Road | 106 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 161 yd | |
| Station Inn | 18-19 Hamilton Street | 167 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7-9 Mysydd road | 174 yd | |
| Morris Arms | 423 Llangyfelach Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 201 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab Swansea Limited | 2 Brynhyfryd Square, Penfilia Road | 360 yd | |
| The Azad Tandoori Takeaway | 218 Neath Road | 372 yd | |
| Alkababji Charcoal | 198 Neath Road | 372 yd | |
| Rossi Fish and Chip Shop | 235-240 Neath Road | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 277 yd | |
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 507 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.