Upper Bank is in Pentrechwyth, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 7DB is located in the Llansamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Bank, Pentrechwyth, Swansea, SA1 7DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 7FT, SA1 7EX, SA1 7EG, SA1 7FU, SA1 7AN, SA1 7FE, SA1 7AA, SA1 7FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 7DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 32.1% | 51.9% | 19.8% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 31.6% | -19.4% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 13.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.3% | 50.6% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 29% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 28.8% | 17.6% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 6.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 16.2% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 8.1% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 28.6% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95% | 97.4% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 93.9% | 85.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 13.4% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 85.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 10.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Bank was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.5% higher than the Llansamlet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Bank has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Llansamlet and the 230th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Snowboard & Ski Centre Upper Bank, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-12-17 | £128,715 |
SA1 7DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrechwyth Primary School Bonymaen Road , Pentrechwyth SA1 7AP | - not rated | 441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd's R.C. Primary School Jersey Road , Bonymaen SA1 7DG | - not rated | 685 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,509 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Unit 1 Morfa Shopping Park | 248 yd | |
| Swansea Tennis Centre | Swansea Tennis Centre, Brunel Way | 258 yd | |
| Costa Coffee@ Next | Unit 10 To 12, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 513 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 17a, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 513 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 3, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonymaen Inn | Bonymaen Inn, Talfan Road | 986 yd | |
| Landore Social Club | Landore Social Club, Neath Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonymaen Chip Bar | Bonymaen Road | 885 yd | |
| The Azad Tandoori Takeaway | 218 Neath Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Alkababji Charcoal | 198 Neath Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Rossi Fish and Chip Shop | 235-240 Neath Road | 1,061 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.