Gwynedd Avenue is in Townhill, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6LJ is located in the Townhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwynedd Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6QB, SA1 6LS, SA1 6PN, SA1 6LH, SA2 0XD, SA1 6PL, SA1 6QL, SA1 6LL, SA2 0XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 6LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 52.9% | 49.4% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.6% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 24.8% | 36.9% | 12.1% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 14.6% | -14.2% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 17% | 21.5% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| Widowed | 28.1% | 23.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (57.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 24.7% | 40.2% | 15.5% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 21.8% | 17.1% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -16.5% |
| Fair health | 30% | 20.1% | -9.9% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 18.2% | 17.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 13.1% |
| Very bad health | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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.
In the area around SA1 6LJ this area, 41.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 66% | 41.4% | -24.6% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 12.8% | 6.3% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 9.8% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.6% | 8.3% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 92% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 92.7% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 92.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 36.8% | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 30.3% | 46.2% | -15.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwynedd Avenue was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Townhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gwynedd Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Townhill and the 360th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,700 | 2025-05-09 | £140,818 |
| 132 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-03-08 | £113,593 |
| 102 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-01-30 | £149,592 |
| 114 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2022-10-10 | £157,303 |
| 124 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-09-03 | £172,259 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SA1 6LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Full-Time Employee | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 691 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 832 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 948 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 1,305 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Cafe and Nursery | The Phoenix Centre, Powys Avenue | 386 yd | |
| Meadow View Sports Complex | Meadow Street | 530 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 844 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Parc Cwmdu | 845 yd | |
| The Range Cwmdu | Parc Cwmdu | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Well Inn | 554 Carmarthen Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 274 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 311 yd | |
| Roma Fish Bar Townhill | 126 Townhill Road | 311 yd | |
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 369 yd | |
| Curry King | 89 Heol Y Gors | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 846 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 846 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.