Channel View is in Langland, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA3 4PL is located in the Mumbles electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Channel View, Langland, Swansea, SA3 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA3 4PP, SA3 4PQ, SA3 4HJ, SA3 4PS, SA3 4PB, SA3 4HL, SA3 4PN, SA3 4PD, SA3 4PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA3 4PL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 50.2% | 47.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.6% 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 | 19.3% | 20.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 67.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 23.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60% | 58% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 24.6% | 31% | 6.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 7.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 SA3 4PL this area, 3.6% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 4.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.5% | 61.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.1% | 95.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 95.8% | 92.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.1% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Channel View was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.8% lower than the Mumbles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Channel View has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Mumbles and the 124th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Channel View, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2019-10-31 | £1,199,804 |
| 2 Channel View, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £901,000 | 2018-11-22 | £1,267,407 |
| 4 Channel View, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £885,000 | 2018-10-01 | £1,235,020 |
| 1 Channel View, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £886,000 | 2018-09-21 | £1,233,153 |
| 5 Channel View, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2018-03-06 | £1,345,590 |
SA3 4PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oystermouth Primary School Newton Road , Mumbles SA3 4BE | - not rated | 738 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newton Primary School Slade Road , Newton SA3 4UE | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Primary School West Cross Avenue , West Cross SA3 5TS | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's Catholic Primary School West Cross Avenue , West Cross SA3 5TS | - not rated | 1,673 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitestone Primary School Off Rushwind Close , West Cross SA3 5RF | - not rated | 1,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishimura Ltd | 580 Mumbles Road | 512 yd | |
| Dragon Boat | 606 Mumbles Road | 512 yd | |
| Trams of Mumbles | 614-616 Mumbles Road | 565 yd | |
| The Front Room | 618 Mumbles Road | 565 yd | |
| Mor Mumbles Ltd | 620 Mumbles Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Stores | 2 Western Lane | 491 yd | |
| Mumbles RFC | 588 Mumbles Road | 512 yd | |
| Park Inn | 23 Park Street | 539 yd | |
| Ty Cwrw | 650 Mumbles Road | 610 yd | |
| The White Rose | 1-3 Newton Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint of Mumbles | 602 Mumbles Road | 512 yd | |
| Yallops Fish Bar | 610 Mumbles Road | 512 yd | |
| 608 Pan & Grill | 608 Mumbles Road | 512 yd | |
| Johnnies Fish Bar | Johnnie's Fish N Chips, 2 Chapel Street | 699 yd | |
| Snack Shack | 14 Newton Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 145-147 Mumbles Road | 669 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 256.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.