Gwynedd Avenue is in Cockett, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0XS is located in the Cockett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwynedd Avenue, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0XS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6LP, SA2 0XT, SA1 6QS, SA1 6QU, SA1 6LW, SA2 0XR, SA1 6SE, SA2 0XF, SA1 6LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA2 0XS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 41.2% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 36.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.3% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 29.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 16% | 12.5% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.3% | 21.9% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 33% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.8% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.4% | 89.2% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 86.9% | 85.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 86.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwynedd Avenue was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.3% lower than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwynedd Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 179th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2024-05-20 | £159,539 |
| 236 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2022-03-08 | £91,499 |
| 222 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-06-05 | £72,170 |
| 222 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2015-06-10 | £109,372 |
| 255 Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2013-02-08 | £161,393 |
SA2 0XS 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 240 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 498 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 1,311 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Sports Complex | Meadow Street | 666 yd | |
| Swan Catering | 40 Ael Y Bryn Road | 857 yd | |
| Phoenix Cafe and Nursery | The Phoenix Centre, Powys Avenue | 948 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 1,057 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Parc Cwmdu | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockett Inn | Waunarlwydd Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chungs Chinese Takeaway | 2 Lon Teify | 260 yd | |
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 405 yd | |
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 580 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 597 yd | |
| Roma Fish Bar Townhill | 126 Townhill Road | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 1,058 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 1,058 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.