Howells Road is in Dunvant, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 7RR 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 Howells Road, Dunvant, Swansea, SA2 7RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 7RP, SA2 7RT, SA2 7RS, SA2 7RH, SA2 7RN, SA2 7RL, SA2 7RU, SA2 7SX, SA2 7SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 7RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51% | -3.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7RR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 25.3% | 32.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 51.5% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 53.9% | 56% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 29.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7RR this area, 9.7% 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% | 9.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 12.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 19.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 38.3% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.8% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.8% | 96.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 95.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howells Road was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Dunvant and Killay average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Howells Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Dunvant and Killay and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Howells Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-05-02 | £235,208 |
| Fairwood View Howells Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-12-01 | £510,999 |
| 84 Howells Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-17 | £269,920 |
| 21 Howells Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2020-12-16 | £198,179 |
| 33 Howells Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2019-08-01 | £281,726 |
SA2 7RR 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant Primary Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7SN | - not rated | 532 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen Y Fro Primary Priors Crescent , Dunvant SA2 7UF | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cila Primary School 577 Gower Road , Upper Killay SA2 7DR | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunarlwydd Primary School Brithwen Road , Waunarlwydd SA5 4QS | - not rated | 2,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Killay Congregational Church | Upper Killay Congregational Church, Gower Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunvant RFC | Dunvant R F C, Broadacre | 176 yd | |
| The Dunvant | 234 Dunvant Road | 338 yd | |
| Dunvant Workingmens Club | 1 Killan Road | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Moon | Full Moon Cantonese, 7 Dunvant Square | 379 yd | |
| Dunvant Tandoori | 6 Dunvant Square | 379 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 108.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.