Sketty Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0LG 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 Sketty Road, Swansea, SA2 0LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0LB, SA2 0EN, SA2 0LW, SA2 0AW, SA2 0JN, SA2 0LD, SA2 0LE, SA2 0LP, SA2 0JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 0LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 0LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 45.1% | 50.2% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 34.9% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 5.6% | -8.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 49.8% | 58.9% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 25.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 10.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 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 0LG this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 8.8% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 22.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 53% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.8% | 89.8% | 5.0% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.3% 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% | 85.3% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 8.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 3.7% | -8.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 86.4% | 4.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 9.9% | 3.4% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 1.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 6.5% | -2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sketty Road was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Sketty Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 51st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Sketty Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-06-16 | £416,643 |
| 54 Sketty Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2008-04-22 | £315,575 |
| 56 Sketty Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2007-01-26 | £477,411 |
SA2 0LG 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 SA2 0LG 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 393 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 667 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 696 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church | Pantygwydr Baptist Church, Ernald Place | 363 yd | |
| Sloth Coffee Co. | 102 Glanmor Road | 390 yd | |
| Dylans at Cwmdonkin | Cwmdonkin Park | 419 yd | |
| Part 2 Coffee | 49 The Grove | 438 yd | |
| Uplands Diner | 63 Uplands Crescent | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Tavern | 42-44 Uplands Crescent | 470 yd | |
| Noahs Yard | 38 Uplands Crescent | 499 yd | |
| Beechwood Club | 32 The Grove | 516 yd | |
| Jack Murphys Uplands | 49 Uplands Crescent | 539 yd | |
| 37 Bar & Lounge | 37 Uplands Crescent | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis of Uplands | 46 The Grove | 453 yd | |
| Burger King | 61 Uplands Crescent | 460 yd | |
| Uplands Fish Bar and Kebab House | 3a Gwydr Square | 503 yd | |
| Uplands Pizza | 1a Gwydr Square | 503 yd | |
| Kokodoo | 37 Uplands Crescent | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | 1 Bryn Road | 892 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.