Pencoed is in Dunvant, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 7PQ 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 Pencoed, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 7NX, SA2 7PH, SA2 7PF, SA2 7NU, SA2 7PJ, SA2 7PE, SA2 7NZ, SA2 7QH, SA2 7NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 7PQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 54% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 46% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 7PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 23.1% | 23.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 58.1% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 53% | 49.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 32.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 18.7% | 11.9% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 14.6% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 7.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.8% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 36.8% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 98.2% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 94.6% | 96.5% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 96.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.3% | 76.7% | 15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 52.1% | 46.2% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pencoed was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% higher than the Dunvant and Killay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pencoed has the 6th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunvant and Killay and the 248th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Pencoed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-07-26 | £254,486 |
| 2 Pencoed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,950 | 2022-09-16 | £263,157 |
| 14 Pencoed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-08-16 | £261,865 |
| 8 Pencoed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2021-07-15 | £234,643 |
| 9 Pencoed, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2021-06-18 | £242,668 |
SA2 7PQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA2 7PQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant Primary Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7SN | - not rated | 488 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cila Primary School 577 Gower Road , Upper Killay SA2 7DR | - not rated | 1,609 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen Y Fro Primary Priors Crescent , Dunvant SA2 7UF | - not rated | 1,671 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killay Cafe | 3 The Precinct | 811 yd | |
| Killay Spice | Rear of, 436 Gower Road | 820 yd | |
| Gigi Gao's Favourite KaFei | Ground Floor, 448 Gower Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dunvant | 234 Dunvant Road | 659 yd | |
| Village Bar Cafe | Unit 5-6, The Precinct | 811 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 403 Gower Road | 879 yd | |
| Black Boy | 444 Gower Road | 880 yd | |
| Dunvant RFC | Dunvant R F C, Broadacre | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killay Fish Bar Ltd | 430 Gower Road | 820 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza and Grill House | 438 Gower Road | 839 yd | |
| Full Moon | Full Moon Cantonese, 7 Dunvant Square | 1,048 yd | |
| Dunvant Tandoori | 6 Dunvant Square | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Precinct | 811 yd | |
| Co-operative Wholesale Service | 434 Gower Road | 820 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.