Elba Crescent is in Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea and in Neath district. SA1 8QQ is located in the Coedffranc West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Aberavon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elba Crescent, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8QQ is primarily male, with 70.5% 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% | 29.5% | -20.7% | 51.0% | -21.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 70.5% | 20.7% | 49.0% | 21.5% |
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 8QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 96.5% 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 | 36.8% | 96.5% | 59.7% | 37.9% | 58.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 2.4% | -41.5% | 44.2% | -41.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.1% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 0.6% | -11.7% | 9.1% | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 54.2% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 35.4% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 8.5% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 1.6% | -6.0% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 8QQ this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower 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 6.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 1.9% | -19.8% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 0.8% | -17.8% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 2.5% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 0.9% | -7.0% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 85.5% | 72.1% | 16.9% | 68.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 6.8% | -13.8% | 33.8% | -27.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 73% | -21.7% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 79.9% 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 | 97% | 79.9% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| 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 | 97% | 79.9% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 10.7% | 9.0% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.1% | 0.3% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 16.3% | 46.2% | -29.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 44.3% | 6.0% | 38.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elba Crescent was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Coedffranc Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elba Crescent has the 8th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Coedffranc Central and the 129th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Neath Port Talbot .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Elba Crescent, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-20 | £181,731 |
| 16 Elba Crescent, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-01-10 | £196,368 |
| 27 Elba Crescent, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-05-03 | £195,355 |
| 30 Elba Crescent, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-08-03 | £168,659 |
| 20 Elba Crescent, Swansea, Neath Port Talbot Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2023-05-22 | £162,210 |
SA1 8QQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 8QQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 1775 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 233 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crymlyn Primary School School Road , Jersey Marine SA10 6JJ | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 2,571 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Hengoed Community School Caldicot Road , Winch Wen SA1 7HX | - not rated | 3,360 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmglas Primary School Colwyn Avenue , Winchwen SA1 7EN | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd's R.C. Primary School Jersey Road , Bonymaen SA1 7DG | - not rated | 3,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Cafe Engineering Building | Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way | 232 yd | |
| Bay SU Bar | Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way | 232 yd | |
| Bay The College Café | Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way | 232 yd | |
| Subway - Swansea Uni Bay Campus | Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way | 232 yd | |
| Swansea Social Main Kitchen - Swansea Uni | Swansea University Bay Campus, Fabian Way | 232 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 | 91.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.5% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.