The Grove is in Uplands, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0QS 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 The Grove, Uplands, Swansea, SA2 0QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0PL, SA2 0QR, SA2 0AG, SA2 0PJ, SA2 0QT, SA2 0PT, SA2 0PG, SA2 0QY, SA2 0EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 0QS is primarily male, with 61.7% 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 | 46.7% | 38.3% | -8.4% | 51.0% | -12.7% |
| Male | 53.3% | 61.7% | 8.4% | 49.0% | 12.7% |
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 0QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 64.5% | 68.2% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.7% | 18.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -25.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 56.4% | 45.2% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 40.3% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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.
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 56%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 19.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 52% | 56% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 22.2% |
| Other | 11.8% | 0% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 61.6% | 66.2% | 4.6% | 81.4% | -15.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 14.1% | 6.2% | -7.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 59% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.4% | 59% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 12.4% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.9% | 15.5% | -12.4% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.4% | 59% | 9.6% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 32.9% | 16.6% | -16.3% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 2.8% | -6.6% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 15.9% | 12.0% | 1.9% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Middle East | 6.9% | 0.1% | 6.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Grove has the 52nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 179th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 The Grove, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2017-09-05 | £81,295 |
| 7 The Grove, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-08-31 | £255,944 |
| 10 The Grove, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2016-12-02 | £63,203 |
| 5 The Grove, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2016-08-10 | £65,602 |
| 10 The Grove, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2016-03-09 | £48,933 |
SA2 0QS 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 0QS 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) | 93 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 367 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 632 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 |
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 823 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 1,001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 2 Coffee | 49 The Grove | 97 yd | |
| Starbucks | 54-56 Uplands Crescent | 104 yd | |
| Vietnam Restaurant | 36 Uplands Crescent | 118 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Shop | 32 Uplands Crescent | 118 yd | |
| Subway | 50 Uplands Crescent | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Club | 32 The Grove | 83 yd | |
| Uplands Tavern | 42-44 Uplands Crescent | 118 yd | |
| Noahs Yard | 38 Uplands Crescent | 145 yd | |
| Bar St James | 30 Uplands Crescent | 173 yd | |
| Jack Murphys Uplands | 49 Uplands Crescent | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillis of Uplands | 46 The Grove | 61 yd | |
| Burger King | 61 Uplands Crescent | 153 yd | |
| Uplands Fish Bar and Kebab House | 3a Gwydr Square | 185 yd | |
| Uplands Pizza | 1a Gwydr Square | 185 yd | |
| Kokodoo | 37 Uplands Crescent | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 933 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 347.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.