Graiglwyd Road is in Cockett, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0UY is located in the Townhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Graiglwyd Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0UY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0UX, SA2 0YP, SA2 0UU, SA2 0XD, SA2 0XB, SA2 0XQ, SA2 0YN, SA2 0XE, SA2 0US.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 0UY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.3% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.7% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.9% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 45.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 5.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 42.7% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 38.7% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 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 | 25.3% | 17.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 33.3% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 90% | 84.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 88.5% 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 | 90% | 88.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 7.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 88.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graiglwyd Road was 11.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Townhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Graiglwyd Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Townhill and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-08-29 | £208,844 |
| 23 Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-10-31 | £182,275 |
| 41 Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-04-05 | £131,498 |
| 57 Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2022-01-28 | £123,024 |
| 15 Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-01-18 | £214,711 |
SA2 0UY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 719 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 788 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 931 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 973 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 1,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Cafe and Nursery | The Phoenix Centre, Powys Avenue | 511 yd | |
| Meadow View Sports Complex | Meadow Street | 758 yd | |
| Sloth Coffee Co. | 102 Glanmor Road | 762 yd | |
| Dylans at Cwmdonkin | Cwmdonkin Park | 895 yd | |
| Gower College Cafe | Unit 1-2 Jubilee Court | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockett Inn | Waunarlwydd Road | 903 yd | |
| Beechwood Club | 32 The Grove | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 117 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 121 yd | |
| Roma Fish Bar Townhill | 126 Townhill Road | 121 yd | |
| Mr Chungs Chinese Takeaway | 2 Lon Teify | 493 yd | |
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 494 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.