Olchfa Close is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 8NL is located in the Sketty electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olchfa Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 8NJ, SA2 8NY, SA2 8NH, SA2 8NN, SA2 8NW, SA2 8ND, SA2 8NP, SA2 8LZ, SA2 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 8NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 51.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 46% | 48.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 39.5% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 29.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 19.7% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 38.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 29.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 19.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 10.6% | 10.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.7% | 23% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 24.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.3% | 9% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 80% | 73.4% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -8.0% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 80.4% | 81.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 80.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 13.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.1% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 1.4% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olchfa Close was 27.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% lower than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olchfa Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Olchfa Close, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2009-10-16 | £179,538 |
| 9 Olchfa Close, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,950 | 2003-06-30 | £185,278 |
SA2 8NL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SA2 8NL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 41 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG | - not rated | 384 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 423 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 1,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosselli's Coffee House | 10 Parkway | 238 yd | |
| Hen Dderwen | Sketty Park Drive | 241 yd | |
| Chilli & Chaat | 4 Parkway | 392 yd | |
| Parklands Evangelical Church | Parklands Evangelical Church, Maes Y Gollen | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Park Sports and Social Club | Sketty Park Sports & Social Club, Aneurin Way | 179 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 301 Gower Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Pizza | 18 Parkway | 236 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 22-24 Parkway | 238 yd | |
| Kismet Coffee House | 75 Dillwyn Road | 1,082 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 | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.