Gower Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 9BT, 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%

Partnership Status

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	35.1%	27.6%	-7.5%	37.9%	-10.3%
Married: Opposite sex	35.1%	35.1%	0.0%	44.2%	-9.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.9%	5.8%	2.9%	2.2%	3.6%
Divorced	7.8%	10.2%	2.4%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	19%	20.4%	1.4%	6.1%	14.3%

Health

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 (61.6%) 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	42.5%	33.1%	-9.4%	48.4%	-15.3%
Good health	21.7%	28.5%	6.8%	33.6%	-5.1%
Fair health	21.3%	22.8%	1.5%	12.7%	10.1%
Bad health	11.8%	11.8%	0.0%	4.0%	7.8%
Very bad health	2.7%	3.8%	1.1%	1.2%	2.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 46.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.3%	24.4%	-4.9%	18.2%	6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.8%	3.1%	-3.7%	9.6%	-6.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.7%	8.9%	-1.8%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	1%	4.9%	3.9%	5.3%	-0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	9.8%	-4.8%	16.9%	-7.1%
Degree or Similar	30.2%	46.2%	16.0%	33.8%	12.4%
Other	7.3%	2.7%	-4.6%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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	4.1%	1.5%	-2.6%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	1.6%	1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	2.3%	0.8%	-1.5%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	89.6%	94%	4.4%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	89.6%	91.3%	1.7%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	2.3%	3.8%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	7.7%	3.8%	-3.9%	5.6%	-1.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	91.3%	1.7%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	1.4%	4.9%	3.5%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0.8%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0.8%	-3.7%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.5%	76.7%	-1.2%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	19.2%	13.5%	5.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.5%	37.2%	-4.7%
Christian	57.7%	46.2%	11.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Gower Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gower Road was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.0% higher than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Gower Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 121st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1063.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,100

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SA2 9BT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Gower Road are based on 927 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swansea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Gower Road, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9BT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA2 9BT

Average Price
£258,704

Semi-Detached
£259,825

Terraced
£254,808

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£284,861

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gower Road

Average Price
£353,398

Semi-Detached
£346,201

Terraced
£234,346

Detached
£550,731

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,129

Other
£362,077

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gower Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
108 Gower Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-02-23	£167,852
112 Gower Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£158,500	2018-04-26	£236,985
112 Gower Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£87,500	2017-01-13	£138,265
Tawe Veterinary Surgery, 118 Gower Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building	£215,000	2016-08-02	£291,419
114 Gower Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£115,500	2010-01-08	£194,413

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA2 9BT

Employment

SA2 9BT 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SA2 9BT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	36
Part-Time Employee	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	16
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Self-Employed	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ	- not rated	304 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP	- not rated	473 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP	- not rated	473 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG	- not rated	937 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB	- not rated	1,194 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Seventh Day Adventist Church	55 Gower Road	46 yd
Dillys Kitchen	3 Dillwyn Road	122 yd
Square Peg	29b Gower Road	127 yd
Bartram's	87 - 89 Eversley Road	138 yd
Dewkes Limited	92 Gower Road	149 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
47 Bar & Lounge	47 Gower Road	73 yd
Vivian Arms Hotel	Gower Road	153 yd
The Sketty Club	83 Eversley Road	239 yd
Bluebell	17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road	546 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Taj Mahal	8 Dillwyn Road	134 yd
Opium Den	4 Dillwyn Road	134 yd
Jubilee Garden Take Away	10 Dillwyn Road	134 yd
Madras	45 Eversley Road	239 yd
Sketty Packed Meals	39 Eversley Road	239 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Food	85-87 Carnglas Road		463 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA2 9BT postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	119 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.