Y Glyn is in Dunvant, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 7RQ 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 Y Glyn, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 7SA, SA2 7RH, SA2 7ST, SA2 7RB, SA2 7RT, SA2 7SS, SA2 7SX, SA2 7RN, SA2 7RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 7RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.6% | 30.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 49% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 59.3% | 50.8% | -8.5% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 33.2% | 9.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 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 7RQ this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 42.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 100% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 95.2% | 98.7% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 98.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Y Glyn was 22.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% higher than the Dunvant and Killay average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Y Glyn has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunvant and Killay and the 161st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Y Glyn, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-12 | £341,119 |
| 2 Y Glyn, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-08-16 | £286,016 |
| 1 Y Glyn, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-10-01 | £296,406 |
| 1 Y Glyn, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2007-09-21 | £289,067 |
| 8 Y Glyn, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2006-09-01 | £230,638 |
SA2 7RQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7RQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant Primary Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7SN | - not rated | 336 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Y Fro Primary Priors Crescent , Dunvant SA2 7UF | - not rated | 941 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cila Primary School 577 Gower Road , Upper Killay SA2 7DR | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunarlwydd Primary School Brithwen Road , Waunarlwydd SA5 4QS | - not rated | 2,047 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 | 989 yd | |
| Killay Spice | Rear of, 436 Gower Road | 1,061 yd | |
| Killay Cafe | 3 The Precinct | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dunvant | 234 Dunvant Road | 124 yd | |
| Dunvant RFC | Dunvant R F C, Broadacre | 271 yd | |
| Dunvant Workingmens Club | 1 Killan Road | 407 yd | |
| Village Bar Cafe | Unit 5-6, The Precinct | 1,080 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 403 Gower Road | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Full Moon Cantonese, 7 Dunvant Square | 410 yd | |
| Dunvant Tandoori | 6 Dunvant Square | 410 yd | |
| Saporito Pizza and Grill House | 438 Gower Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Killay Fish Bar Ltd | 430 Gower Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Wholesale Service | 434 Gower Road | 1,061 yd | |
| The Co-operative | The Precinct | 1,080 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 | 197.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.