Myrtle Grove is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0SH 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 Myrtle Grove, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 0SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0QP, SA2 0RR, SA2 0SJ, SA2 0SQ, SA2 0RS, SA2 0QF, SA2 0RX, SA2 0TL, SA2 0TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 0SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 39.3% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 42.5% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 10% | 8.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 55.9% | 54.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 0SH this area, 7% 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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.5% | 7% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 7% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 14% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.1% | 53.7% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 86.4% | -10.2% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 93.5% | 90.8% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 90.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Myrtle Grove was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castle average.
Myrtle Grove has the lowest crime rate of 124 local areas in Castle and the 5th lowest crime rate of 786 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-09-22 | £499,128 |
| 13 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-07-09 | £439,955 |
| 8 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2020-08-21 | £945,269 |
| 11 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2019-09-23 | £450,829 |
| 9 Myrtle Grove, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2017-03-03 | £591,164 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 538 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 832 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 1,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloth Coffee Co. | 102 Glanmor Road | 330 yd | |
| Vanilla Pod | Gower College Swansea, Tycoch Road | 411 yd | |
| Gower College | Swansea College Of Education, Tycoch Road | 411 yd | |
| Gower College Cafe | Unit 1-2 Jubilee Court | 411 yd | |
| Gilligans | 100 Eversley Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sketty Club | 83 Eversley Road | 577 yd | |
| Vivian Arms Hotel | Gower Road | 654 yd | |
| 47 Bar & Lounge | 47 Gower Road | 731 yd | |
| Beechwood Club | 32 The Grove | 896 yd | |
| Uplands Tavern | 42-44 Uplands Crescent | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madras | 45 Eversley Road | 577 yd | |
| Sketty Packed Meals | 39 Eversley Road | 577 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 69 Eversley Road | 577 yd | |
| Klub Kitchen 83 | 83 Eversley Road | 577 yd | |
| The Range | 93 Eversley Road | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 85-87 Carnglas Road | 967 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.