Great House Court is in Horton, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA3 1LW is located in the Gower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2002-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Great House Court, Horton, Swansea, SA3 1LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA3 1LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51.5% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 48.5% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA3 1LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 23.4% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -14.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 55.8% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 47.7% | 51.3% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 35% | 29.4% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 4.2% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 50.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.5% | 93.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Great House Court was 37.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% higher than the Bishopston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Great House Court has the 10th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bishopston and the 284th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Great House Court, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2024-11-28 | £367,748 |
| 2 Great House Court, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2016-12-07 | £393,567 |
| 3 Great House Court, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-06-06 | £386,568 |
| 1 Great House Court, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2012-07-31 | £380,351 |
| 8 Great House Court, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,349 | 2006-09-15 | £107,657 |
SA3 1LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA3 1LW 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 SA3 1LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 115 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knelston Primary School Reynoldston , Gower SA3 1AR | - not rated | 3,248 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Farm Caravan Park | Bank Farm, Horton | 117 yd | |
| The Coffee House | The Beach House Surf Shop | 1,024 yd | |
| Smugglers Beach Bar & Kitchen | Smugglers Beach Bar & Kitchen | 1,024 yd | |
| TY Borfa | Borva House | 1,024 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Ship Inn | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafarer | The Seafarer Cafe | 1,024 yd | |
| Captains Table | Captains Table | 1,024 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.