Gwent Gardens is in Townhill, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6RX 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 Gwent Gardens, Townhill, Swansea, SA1 6RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6RY, SA1 6RZ, SA1 6QH, SA1 6AN, SA1 6RU, SA1 6SA, SA1 6QZ, SA1 6RS, SA1 6QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 6RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 45% | 49.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 55% | 50.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 6RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 40.1% | 54.4% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.6% | 28.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 10.3% | -8.3% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 5.4% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 28.9% | 38.9% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 27% | 30.4% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 15.9% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 9.6% | -6.0% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 7.6% | 5.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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 6RX this area, 40.8% 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 12.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.9% | 40.8% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 22.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 17% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 12.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -21.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 86.6% | -10.6% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 91.4% 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 | 96.2% | 91.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 35.3% | 13.5% | 21.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwent Gardens was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.4% lower than the Townhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwent Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Townhill and the 308th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gwent Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-10-16 | £115,495 |
| 5 Gwent Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2005-01-03 | £129,048 |
| 4 Gwent Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2004-12-16 | £137,964 |
| 8 Gwent Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £14,100 | 2003-09-22 | £37,646 |
| 4 Gwent Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2002-10-25 | £121,539 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 744 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 920 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 976 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 977 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 126 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 478 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Parc Cwmdu | 479 yd | |
| The Range Cwmdu | Parc Cwmdu | 479 yd | |
| Phoenix Cafe and Nursery | The Phoenix Centre, Powys Avenue | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Well Inn | 554 Carmarthen Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry King | 89 Heol Y Gors | 123 yd | |
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 227 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 44A, Cwmdu Industrial Estate | 463 yd | |
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 642 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 480 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 480 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 | 71 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.