Lon Bedwen is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 9ES 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 Lon Bedwen, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 9ET, SA2 9EP, SA2 9EW, SA2 9ER, SA2 9EL, SA2 9EU, SA2 9EX, SA2 9HA, SA2 9EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA2 9ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.8% | 34.7% | 11.9% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63% | 46.9% | -16.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 57.4% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 26.8% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 9ES this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 7.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.3% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 17.9% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 54.5% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.3% | 88.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 6.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
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 | 93% | 88.3% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.4% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 76.7% | 11.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Bedwen was 187.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 279.3% higher than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Bedwen has the 2nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 78th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Lon Bedwen, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-06-25 | £463,855 |
| 1 Lon Bedwen, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-04-08 | £449,290 |
| 10 Lon Bedwen, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-06-11 | £144,191 |
| 4 Lon Bedwen, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-02-05 | £348,014 |
| 5 Lon Bedwen, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-03-27 | £316,988 |
SA2 9ES 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 | 157 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty Primary School Llwynnawr Road , Ty Coch SA2 9HJ | - not rated | 451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bistro | 91 Carnglas Road | 350 yd | |
| Gower College Cafe | Unit 1-2 Jubilee Court | 388 yd | |
| Vanilla Pod | Gower College Swansea, Tycoch Road | 388 yd | |
| Gower College | Swansea College Of Education, Tycoch Road | 388 yd | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | 55 Gower Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell | 17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road | 337 yd | |
| Cockett Inn | Waunarlwydd Road | 704 yd | |
| 47 Bar & Lounge | 47 Gower Road | 749 yd | |
| Vivian Arms Hotel | Gower Road | 767 yd | |
| The Sketty Club | 83 Eversley Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 89 Carnglas Road | 350 yd | |
| Madras | 45 Eversley Road | 786 yd | |
| Sketty Packed Meals | 39 Eversley Road | 786 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 69 Eversley Road | 786 yd | |
| Klub Kitchen 83 | 83 Eversley Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 85-87 Carnglas Road | 430 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 | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.