Gelli Grafog is in Port Tennant, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8NZ is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gelli Grafog, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8NH, SA1 8PN, SA1 8DE, SA1 8NS, SA1 8NT, SA1 8NW, SA1 8DG, SA1 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8NZ is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 50.2% | 44.9% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 55.1% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 8NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 30.9% | -2.6% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 50.8% | 52.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 23.8% | 26.8% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.3% | 17.4% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 5.7% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 27.7% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 30.3% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.1% | 91.1% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.4% 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% | 86.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 86.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gelli Grafog was 203.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.7% higher than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gelli Grafog has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 67th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Gelli Grafog, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2020-03-20 | £236,021 |
| 4 Gelli Grafog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2020-03-11 | £242,437 |
| 8 Gelli Grafog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2019-05-31 | £170,385 |
| 6 Gelli Grafog, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2018-04-25 | £234,941 |
| 11 Gelli Grafog, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2017-12-15 | £210,693 |
SA1 8NZ 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 8NZ 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 | 117 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 65 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Thomas Community Primary School Grenfell Park Road , St Thoma's SA1 8EY | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrechwyth Primary School Bonymaen Road , Pentrechwyth SA1 7AP | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd's R.C. Primary School Jersey Road , Bonymaen SA1 7DG | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Hengoed Community School Caldicot Road , Winch Wen SA1 7HX | - not rated | 2,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serren Cafe (Car Wash) | Fabian Way | 542 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Fabian Way | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End Inn | 105-107 Fabian Way | 542 yd | |
| Naval and Military Club | Ysgol Street | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon GD Box | 158 Danygraig Road | 662 yd | |
| Port Tennant Kebab and Pizza | 1 Wern Fawr Road | 812 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 | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.