Whitestone Avenue is in Bishopston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA3 3DA is located in the Bishopston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitestone Avenue, Bishopston, Swansea, SA3 3DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA3 3DD, SA3 3DB, SA3 3HD, SA3 3HJ, SA3 3HH, SA3 3HE, SA3 3HF, SA3 3DY, SA3 3DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA3 3DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 53.3% | 49% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 3DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 61.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 | 54% | 61.9% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 22.9% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -10.7% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 10.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.3% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.6% | 53.8% | 1.2% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 94.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 93.1% | 91.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 91.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.3% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitestone Avenue was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Bishopston average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Whitestone Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Bishopston and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Whitestone Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-03-28 | £454,248 |
| 36 Whitestone Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-08-04 | £369,942 |
| 16 Whitestone Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-05-17 | £316,862 |
| 21 Whitestone Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-11-03 | £344,022 |
| 5 Whitestone Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-06-24 | £361,333 |
SA3 3DA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA3 3DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopston Primary School Bishopston Road , Bishopston SA3 3EN | - not rated | 929 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishopston Comprehensive School The Glebe , Bishopston SA3 3JP | - not rated | 998 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitestone Primary School Off Rushwind Close , West Cross SA3 5RF | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Slade Road , Newton SA3 4UE | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pennard Primary School Pennard Road , Pennard SA3 2AD | - not rated | 3,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Caswell | Unit 2, Caswell Beach | 85 yd | |
| Surfside Cafe | Unit 3, Caswell Beach | 86 yd | |
| South Gower RFC | South Gower Rugby Sports Ground, Pwlldu Lane | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough and Harrow | 88 Oldway | 664 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | Joiners Arms, Bishopston Road | 1,055 yd | |
| The Valley | 41 Bishopston Road | 1,055 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.