Glan Yr Afon Gardens is in Sketty, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA2 9HX 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 Glan Yr Afon Gardens, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 9HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA2 9HY, SA2 9GP, SA2 8HR, SA2 9BG, SA2 8HP, SA2 9JH, SA2 8HQ, SA2 8LR, SA2 9HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA2 9HX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 55.2% | 53.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 18.1% | 26.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 43.7% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 22.6% | 14.9% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 | 47.5% | 40.2% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 16.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 24.3% | 21% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 39.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.3% | 85.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 4.0% |
| Arab | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 89% | 85.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 85.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.5% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.5% | 37.2% | -9.7% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glan Yr Afon Gardens was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Sketty average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glan Yr Afon Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Sketty and the 154th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Glan Yr Afon Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-02-21 | £346,880 |
| 29 Glan Yr Afon Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-09-05 | £457,952 |
| 29 Glan Yr Afon Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-30 | £397,502 |
| 19 Glan Yr Afon Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2019-12-19 | £467,234 |
| 49 Glan Yr Afon Gardens, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2017-11-10 | £357,781 |
SA2 9HX 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 9HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 156 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Parkland Primary School Sketty Park Drive , Sketty SA2 8NG | - not rated | 559 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Gore School De-La-Beche Road , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Llwynderw West Cross Lane , Sketty SA2 9AP | - not rated | 677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Olchfa School Gower Road , Sketty SA2 7AB | - not rated | 684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parklands Evangelical Church | Parklands Evangelical Church, Maes Y Gollen | 182 yd | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church | 55 Gower Road | 466 yd | |
| Chilli & Chaat | 4 Parkway | 502 yd | |
| Rosselli's Coffee House | 10 Parkway | 517 yd | |
| Hen Dderwen | Sketty Park Drive | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell | 17-18 Carnglas Court, Carnglas Road | 551 yd | |
| 47 Bar & Lounge | 47 Gower Road | 556 yd | |
| Vivian Arms Hotel | Gower Road | 651 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse | 301 Gower Road | 694 yd | |
| The Sketty Club | 83 Eversley Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kismet Coffee House | 75 Dillwyn Road | 470 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 8 Dillwyn Road | 487 yd | |
| Opium Den | 4 Dillwyn Road | 487 yd | |
| Jubilee Garden Take Away | 10 Dillwyn Road | 487 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 22-24 Parkway | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | 85-87 Carnglas Road | 443 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.