Cockett Road is in Cockett, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0FB is located in the Sketty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cockett Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0FD, SA2 0TT, SA2 0TU, SA2 0UR, SA2 0YH, SA2 0TZ, SA2 0TS, SA2 0YQ, SA2 0UP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA2 0FB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.8% | 37.6% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.5% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 53% | 55.4% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 24.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 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 | 18.4% | 16.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 3% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 41% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.7% | 91% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 91% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.8% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cockett Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.6% higher than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cockett Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill House Hospital Cockett Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £2,350,000 | 2014-01-08 | £3,368,443 |
SA2 0FB 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 867 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 909 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,288 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower College Cafe | Unit 1-2 Jubilee Court | 342 yd | |
| Vanilla Pod | Gower College Swansea, Tycoch Road | 342 yd | |
| Gower College | Swansea College Of Education, Tycoch Road | 342 yd | |
| Sloth Coffee Co. | 102 Glanmor Road | 690 yd | |
| Gilligans | 100 Eversley Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockett Inn | Waunarlwydd Road | 680 yd | |
| Bluebell | 17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road | 790 yd | |
| The Sketty Club | 83 Eversley Road | 817 yd | |
| Vivian Arms Hotel | Gower Road | 854 yd | |
| 47 Bar & Lounge | 47 Gower Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chungs Chinese Takeaway | 2 Lon Teify | 521 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 723 yd | |
| Roma Fish Bar Townhill | 126 Townhill Road | 723 yd | |
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 749 yd | |
| Madras | 45 Eversley Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 85-87 Carnglas Road | 849 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.