Merlin Crescent is in Townhill, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6PR 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 Merlin Crescent, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6NL, SA1 6NG, SA1 6PP, SA1 6NN, SA1 6PQ, SA1 6NB, SA1 6NW, SA1 6PH, SA1 6PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 6PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA1 6PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.8% | 46.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 36.3% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 6.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47.2% | 36.1% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 26% | 40.7% | 14.7% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 41% | 26.7% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 9.4% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 26.7% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 84.7% | -11.1% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 7.9% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 95.8% | 82.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 9.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 82.4% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 11.5% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Crescent was 24.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.6% lower than the Townhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merlin Crescent has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Townhill and the 180th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Merlin Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2025-06-09 | £117,628 |
| 62 Merlin Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-11-28 | £160,475 |
| 57 Merlin Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-04-03 | £124,208 |
| 61 Merlin Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-01-10 | £75,880 |
| 65 Merlin Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2021-03-11 | £57,728 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 6PR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 632 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 793 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 860 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 913 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 | 214 yd | |
| The Sandwich Box | 78 Pen Y Graig Road | 468 yd | |
| Dylans at Cwmdonkin | Cwmdonkin Park | 586 yd | |
| Swansea Asylum Seekers Support Group | St James Church Parish Centre | 766 yd | |
| Part 2 Coffee | 49 The Grove | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Club | 32 The Grove | 604 yd | |
| Swansea Bridge Club | 22 St James Gardens | 638 yd | |
| Bar St James | 30 Uplands Crescent | 769 yd | |
| Uplands Tavern | 42-44 Uplands Crescent | 778 yd | |
| Noahs Yard | 38 Uplands Crescent | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saigon | 122 Penygraig Road | 437 yd | |
| Star Kebab and Pizza House | 112 Pen Y Graig Road | 437 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 582 yd | |
| Roma Fish Bar Townhill | 126 Townhill Road | 582 yd | |
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 961 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 | 185.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.