Lon Pen Y Coed is in Cockett, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 0YE 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 Lon Pen Y Coed, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 0YA, SA2 0YB, SA2 0YD, SA2 0XX, SA2 0XU, SA2 0XY, SA2 0GE, SA1 6LW, SA2 0XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 0YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 28.5% | 38.3% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 47.3% | -7.1% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 13.4% | -6.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 40.6% | 3.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 95.7% | 94.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.7% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Pen Y Coed was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Pen Y Coed has the 38th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 376th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Lon Pen Y Coed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-01 | £310,020 |
| 26 Lon Pen Y Coed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2024-08-19 | £302,168 |
| 32 Lon Pen Y Coed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-06-05 | £224,465 |
| 4 Lon Pen Y Coed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-12-08 | £239,920 |
| 29 Lon Pen Y Coed, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-11-10 | £242,928 |
SA2 0YE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA2 0YE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 504 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 648 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 1,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower College Cafe | Unit 1-2 Jubilee Court | 727 yd | |
| Vanilla Pod | Gower College Swansea, Tycoch Road | 727 yd | |
| Gower College | Swansea College Of Education, Tycoch Road | 727 yd | |
| Sloth Coffee Co. | 102 Glanmor Road | 976 yd | |
| The Bistro | 91 Carnglas Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockett Inn | Waunarlwydd Road | 379 yd | |
| Bluebell | 17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chungs Chinese Takeaway | 2 Lon Teify | 132 yd | |
| Townhill Tandoori | 124 Townhill Road | 657 yd | |
| Roma Fish Bar Townhill | 126 Townhill Road | 657 yd | |
| Mira Kebab House | 1 Graiglwyd Road | 664 yd | |
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 760 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 | 149 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.