Brunel Way is in Copper Quarter, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 7FA is located in the Bôn-y-maen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 2012-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunel Way, Copper Quarter, Swansea, SA1 7FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 7FP, SA1 7FB, SA1 7FN, SA1 7FE, SA1 7FS, SA1 7FY, SA1 7FQ, SA1 7FX, SA1 7FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 7FA is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 40.1% | 43.1% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 59.9% | 56.9% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
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 7FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 78.9% | 45.8% | -33.1% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11.7% | 28.9% | 17.2% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 19.5% | 14.8% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 65.5% | 45.8% | -19.7% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 36% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 11.7% | 7.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 4.1% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 7.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.4% | 16.9% | -6.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 39.2% | -4.7% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 79.2% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 78.6% 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 | 93.2% | 78.6% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 78.2% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 10.2% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Way was 493.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 408.8% higher than the Bôn-y-maen average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brunel Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bôn-y-maen and the 18th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 236.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Brunel Way, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-06-30 | £131,166 |
| 51 Brunel Way, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-30 | £182,287 |
| 49 Brunel Way, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-06-30 | £182,287 |
| 49 Brunel Way, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, a newly built property | £196,000 | 2007-06-29 | £295,499 |
| 51 Brunel Way, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, a newly built property | £193,000 | 2007-06-29 | £290,976 |
SA1 7FA 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 746 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 926 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd's R.C. Primary School Jersey Road , Bonymaen SA1 7DG | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,316 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Tennis Centre | Swansea Tennis Centre, Brunel Way | 66 yd | |
| McDonald's | Unit 1 Morfa Shopping Park | 78 yd | |
| Costa Coffee@ Next | Unit 10 To 12, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 245 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 17a, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 245 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 3, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landore Social Club | Landore Social Club, Neath Road | 814 yd | |
| Station Inn | 18-19 Hamilton Street | 880 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 311 Neath Road | 934 yd | |
| Coopers Arms | 287 Neath Road | 934 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Azad Tandoori Takeaway | 218 Neath Road | 726 yd | |
| Alkababji Charcoal | 198 Neath Road | 726 yd | |
| Rossi Fish and Chip Shop | 235-240 Neath Road | 752 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 1315 Neath Road | 907 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 329 Neath Road | 934 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.