New Mill Road is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 8PE 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 New Mill Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 8PB, SA2 8PA, SA2 8AW, SA2 8NZ, SA2 8NY, SA2 8NX, SA2 8NN, SA2 8ND, SA2 8BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA2 8PE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 48.3% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.7% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8PE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 32.5% | 43.1% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 29.7% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 17.7% | 17.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (69.4%) 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 | 36.7% | 36.7% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 32.7% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 35.9% | 21.5% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 9.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 27.3% | 12.5% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.4% | 88.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 90.7% | 88.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 4.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Mill Road was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% lower than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Mill Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 235th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 New Mill Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2024-01-05 | £150,860 |
| 99 New Mill Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-06 | £204,732 |
| 109 New Mill Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2022-08-04 | £133,216 |
| 125 New Mill Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2021-08-18 | £143,721 |
| 117 New Mill Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2020-01-17 | £186,402 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 533 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG | - not rated | 589 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary School Dunvant Road , Dunvant SA2 7LF | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,369 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 | 465 yd | |
| Hen Dderwen | Sketty Park Drive | 473 yd | |
| Chilli & Chaat | 4 Parkway | 573 yd | |
| Parklands Evangelical Church | Parklands Evangelical Church, Maes Y Gollen | 812 yd | |
| Killay Cafe | 3 The Precinct | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Park Sports and Social Club | Sketty Park Sports & Social Club, Aneurin Way | 216 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 301 Gower Road | 728 yd | |
| Village Bar Cafe | Unit 5-6, The Precinct | 1,075 yd | |
| Black Boy | 444 Gower Road | 1,082 yd | |
| The Commercial Inn | 403 Gower Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Pizza | 18 Parkway | 464 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 22-24 Parkway | 465 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | The Precinct | 1,075 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.