Roderick Close is in Townhill, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6AJ is located in the Cockett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roderick Close, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6RB, SA1 6AW, SA1 6AH, SA1 6RA, SA1 6AG, SA1 6RF, SA1 6RD, SA1 6RG, SA1 6RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 6AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 35.6% | 40.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 43.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.5% | 53.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 32% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 15.1% | 10.2% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 9.8% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 11.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 40.4% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
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 | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 91% | 89.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 89.3% | 87.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roderick Close was 130.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roderick Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 145th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Roderick Close, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-30 | £217,380 |
| 4 Roderick Close, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2017-06-16 | £210,433 |
| 8 Roderick Close, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2014-04-14 | £227,944 |
| 7 Roderick Close, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £145,000 | 2012-10-26 | £257,672 |
| 8 Roderick Close, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, a newly built property | £122,000 | 2012-08-24 | £206,315 |
SA1 6AJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 56 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 374 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 560 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 840 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Sports Complex | Meadow Street | 392 yd | |
| Swan Catering | 40 Ael Y Bryn Road | 492 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 729 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Parc Cwmdu | 729 yd | |
| The Range Cwmdu | Parc Cwmdu | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockett Inn | Waunarlwydd Road | 870 yd | |
| Armine Social Club | 65 Armine Road | 913 yd | |
| Marquis Arms | Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road | 956 yd | |
| Travellers Well Inn | 554 Carmarthen Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 315 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 44A, Cwmdu Industrial Estate | 465 yd | |
| Curry King | 89 Heol Y Gors | 474 yd | |
| Mr Chungs Chinese Takeaway | 2 Lon Teify | 657 yd | |
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 730 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 730 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 | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.