Sweet Briar Lane is in West Cross, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA3 5JJ is located in the West Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sweet Briar Lane, West Cross, Swansea, SA3 5JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA3 5LL, SA3 5JE, SA3 5LP, SA3 5LN, SA3 5JN, SA3 5LF, SA3 5LB, SA3 5JG, SA3 5AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA3 5JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA3 5JJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.5% | 43.5% | -6.0% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.8% | 18.1% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -26.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 17.8% | 19.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.5% | 37.7% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 24.5% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 24.5% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 11.8% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
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 | 27.2% | 25.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.3% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 30.7% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 93.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 93.5% | 93.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sweet Briar Lane was 818.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2114.9% higher than the Mumbles average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sweet Briar Lane has the highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Mumbles and the 10th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 436.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 547.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sweet Briar Lane, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2018-10-01 | £159,625 |
| 7 Sweet Briar Lane, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2017-10-19 | £187,470 |
| 7 Sweet Briar Lane, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-01-10 | £156,874 |
| 13 Sweet Briar Lane, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2014-02-27 | £220,630 |
| 1 Sweet Briar Lane, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2014-01-06 | £247,435 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T? Dan Y Coed Huntington Close , SA3 5AL | - not rated | 347 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Mayals Primary School Fairwood Road , West Cross SA3 5JP | - not rated | 390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Grange Primary School West Cross Avenue , West Cross SA3 5TS | - not rated | 859 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 | 859 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitestone Primary School Off Rushwind Close , West Cross SA3 5RF | - not rated | 1,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA Centre | Ta Centre, The Grange, Mumbles Road | 216 yd | |
| Coffee Tree | 9 Alderwood Road | 441 yd | |
| Mumbai Indian Kitchen | Mill Lane | 964 yd | |
| Club House Restaurant at Clyne | 118 Owls Lodge Lane | 991 yd | |
| Norton Stores | 9 Westcross Avenue | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West Cross Inn | West Cross Inn, Mumbles Road | 637 yd | |
| The Woodman | 120 Mumbles Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice | 13 Alderwood Road | 441 yd | |
| Dick Bartons Fish and Chip Shop | 16 Alderwood Road | 441 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 14 Alderwood Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | 10-12 Alderwood Road | 441 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 | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.