St Rhidian Drive is in Killay, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 7EL is located in the Dunvant and Killay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Rhidian Drive, Killay, Swansea, SA2 7EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 7EJ, SA2 7EH, SA2 7RX, SA2 7EG, SA2 7EQ, SA2 7EN, SA2 7AT, SA2 7EE, SA2 7RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 7EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA2 7EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.4% | 20.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 62.5% | 8.4% | 44.2% | 18.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 8.4% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 49.2% | 52.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 33% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.1% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 7.6% | -1.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 34.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 95.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.7% | 95.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Rhidian Drive was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Dunvant and Killay average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Rhidian Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunvant and Killay and the 48th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 St Rhidian Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-15 | £371,853 |
| 1 St Rhidian Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-12-19 | £309,055 |
| 5 St Rhidian Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2015-10-02 | £237,589 |
| 1 St Rhidian Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2014-09-30 | £233,562 |
| 10 St Rhidian Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2008-01-31 | £385,976 |
SA2 7EL 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 retired residents living in SA2 7EL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant Primary Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7SN | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cila Primary School 577 Gower Road , Upper Killay SA2 7DR | - not rated | 789 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen Y Fro Primary Priors Crescent , Dunvant SA2 7UF | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 1,955 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigi Gao's Favourite KaFei | Ground Floor, 448 Gower Road | 688 yd | |
| Killay Spice | Rear of, 436 Gower Road | 800 yd | |
| Killay Cafe | 3 The Precinct | 830 yd | |
| Upper Killay Congregational Church | Upper Killay Congregational Church, Gower Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant RFC | Dunvant R F C, Broadacre | 304 yd | |
| The Dunvant | 234 Dunvant Road | 535 yd | |
| The Railway Inn | 553 Gower Road | 765 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 403 Gower Road | 805 yd | |
| Black Boy | 444 Gower Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saporito Pizza and Grill House | 438 Gower Road | 762 yd | |
| Killay Fish Bar Ltd | 430 Gower Road | 800 yd | |
| Full Moon | Full Moon Cantonese, 7 Dunvant Square | 839 yd | |
| Dunvant Tandoori | 6 Dunvant Square | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Wholesale Service | 434 Gower Road | 800 yd | |
| The Co-operative | The Precinct | 830 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 | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.