Bryn Road is in Brynmill, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0AU is located in the Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bryn Road, Brynmill, Swansea, SA2 0AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0AT, SA2 0BD, SA2 0DB, SA2 0DA, SA2 0BB, SA2 0BA, SA2 0AS, SA2 0BE, SA2 0DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 0AU is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 43.2% | 46.8% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 56.8% | 53.2% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 SA2 0AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 88.2% 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 | 83.7% | 88.2% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 50.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -37.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.9% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 46% | 57.6% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.2% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SA2 0AU this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 3.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -10.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 50.1% | 52.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 35.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 32.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.2% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 82.2% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 82.2% | 79.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 78.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 7% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 8% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryn Road was 176.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bryn Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 84th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Bryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-04-07 | £341,138 |
| 147 Bryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-14 | £146,000 |
| 145 Bryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-04-18 | £407,240 |
| First Floor Flat 147 Bryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2018-10-04 | £76,650 |
| 139 Bryn Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-05-15 | £261,570 |
SA2 0AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 SA2 0AU 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) | 209 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 306 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 537 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 1,275 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmill Coffee House | 31 Langland Terrace | 222 yd | |
| Chartwells Catering at Swansea University | Singleton Campus, Singleton Park | 413 yd | |
| Blas WNPS Swimming Pool | Singleton Campus, Singleton Park | 413 yd | |
| Crewders Ltd | 114 Marlborough Road | 479 yd | |
| The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen | Mumbles Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student's Union Bars | Rebound, University Of Wales Swansea | 611 yd | |
| Pub on the Pond | Pub On The Pond, Singleton Park | 842 yd | |
| Jack Murphys Uplands | 49 Uplands Crescent | 1,021 yd | |
| 37 Bar & Lounge | 37 Uplands Crescent | 1,021 yd | |
| Noahs Yard | 38 Uplands Crescent | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Italian kitchen Ltd | St Helens Ground, Bryn Road | 576 yd | |
| Adelinas Bar and Kitchen | Patti Pavilion, Gorse Lane | 709 yd | |
| Millennium | 70 King Edwards Road | 720 yd | |
| Burger King | 61 Uplands Crescent | 1,000 yd | |
| Uplands Fish Bar and Kebab House | 3a Gwydr Square | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | 1 Bryn Road | 14 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.