Ffordd Yr Olchfa is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 7RE is located in the Dunvant and Killay electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2018-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffordd Yr Olchfa, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 7RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 7RF, SA2 7RG, SA2 7RD, SA2 7PG, SA2 7NL, SA2 7DG, SA2 7BP, SA2 7BN, SA2 7NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 7RE is primarily male, with 62.4% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 37.6% | -10.9% | 51.0% | -13.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 62.4% | 10.9% | 49.0% | 13.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA2 7RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 91.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 81.1% | 91.4% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 53.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 13.1% | 5.9% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -38.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 64% | 50.1% | -13.9% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 38% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 9.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around SA2 7RE this area, 3.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 11.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 3.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 55.7% | 78.6% | 22.9% | 16.9% | 61.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 11.4% | -9.9% | 33.8% | -22.4% |
| Other | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 1% | -5.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.4% | 79.1% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -2.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.1% | 2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 84% | 79.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.5% | 79.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 16.2% | 46.2% | -30.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 35.1% | 6.0% | 29.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffordd Yr Olchfa was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Dunvant and Killay average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ffordd Yr Olchfa has the 15th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunvant and Killay and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Ffordd Yr Olchfa, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, a newly built property | £434,995 | 2025-03-28 | £445,685 |
| 69 Ffordd Yr Olchfa, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-12-19 | £354,797 |
| 103 Ffordd Yr Olchfa, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, a newly built property | £444,995 | 2024-05-23 | £484,312 |
| 77 Ffordd Yr Olchfa, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-03-07 | £416,507 |
| 105 Ffordd Yr Olchfa, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, a newly built property | £344,846 | 2024-02-29 | £373,440 |
SA2 7RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in SA2 7RE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 414 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 49 |
| Education | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 42 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 327 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 657 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dunvant Primary Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7SN | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 1,516 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 | 823 yd | |
| Chilli & Chaat | 4 Parkway | 830 yd | |
| Killay Spice | Rear of, 436 Gower Road | 859 yd | |
| Gigi Gao's Favourite KaFei | Ground Floor, 448 Gower Road | 985 yd | |
| Rosselli's Coffee House | 10 Parkway | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 301 Gower Road | 561 yd | |
| Village Bar Cafe | Unit 5-6, The Precinct | 823 yd | |
| Sketty Park Sports and Social Club | Sketty Park Sports & Social Club, Aneurin Way | 852 yd | |
| Black Boy | 444 Gower Road | 902 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 403 Gower Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killay Fish Bar Ltd | 430 Gower Road | 859 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza and Grill House | 438 Gower Road | 908 yd | |
| Sketty Pizza | 18 Parkway | 1,023 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 22-24 Parkway | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Precinct | 823 yd | |
| Co-operative Wholesale Service | 434 Gower Road | 859 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.