The Ridge is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 8AG is located in the Sketty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridge, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 8AR, SA2 8AF, SA2 8AP, SA2 8DR, SA2 8DS, SA2 8EQ, SA2 8EF, SA2 8DP, SA2 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 8AG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 49.8% | 53.2% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 46.8% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 8AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.4% 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 | 17% | 16.3% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -21.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 72.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 28.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 52.9% | 58.6% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 28.1% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 61.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 10.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 59.8% | 61.2% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 27.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 88% | 84.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 3.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 88.6% | 88.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 6.7% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 88.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.2% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridge was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ridge has the 17th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 196th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Ridge, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-03-21 | £556,658 |
| 14 The Ridge, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-11-25 | £589,713 |
| 4 The Ridge, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-08-06 | £426,292 |
| 20 The Ridge, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2019-09-05 | £629,954 |
| 16 The Ridge, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-07-20 | £540,296 |
SA2 8AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8AG 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 8AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 1,878 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Tennis and Squash Club Ltd | King George V Playing Fields, Cwm Farm Lane | 318 yd | |
| The Junction | The Junction Cafe, Mumbles Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub on the Pond | Pub On The Pond, Singleton Park | 900 yd | |
| The Woodman | 120 Mumbles Road | 1,059 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.