Squirrel Walk is in Fforest, Swansea and in Carmarthenshire district. SA4 0UJ is located in the Hendy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Llanelli. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Squirrel Walk, Fforest, Swansea, SA4 0UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 0UE, SA4 0UH, SA4 0UG, SA4 0XS, SA4 0TW, SA4 0UB, SA4 0ZW, SA4 0UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA4 0UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.9% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.1% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 31.8% | 32.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 56.2% | 52.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 31.1% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.8% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.3% | 15.6% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 35.4% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 97.3% | 93% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.3% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Squirrel Walk was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.3% lower than the Hendy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Squirrel Walk has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hendy and the 48th lowest crime rate of 595 local areas in Carmarthenshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Squirrel Walk, Swansea, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-09-12 | £297,752 |
| 88 Squirrel Walk, Swansea, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2024-07-03 | £198,520 |
| 152 Squirrel Walk, Swansea, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-07-03 | £272,200 |
| 68 Squirrel Walk, Swansea, Carmarthenshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-10 | £189,434 |
| 64 Squirrel Walk, Swansea, Carmarthenshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2023-09-01 | £181,517 |
SA4 0UJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendy C.P. Mixed School Iscoed Road , Hendy SA4 0XD | - not rated | 608 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontarddulais Comprehensive School Caecerrig Road , Pontarddulais SA4 8PD | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago Lower James Street , Pontarddulais SA4 8JA | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontarddulais Primary School Upper James Street , Pontarddulais SA4 8JD | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Llanedy Heol Ebeneser , Llanedy SA4 0FB | - not rated | 3,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Café at Hendy Library | Hendy Library, Iscoed Road | 612 yd | |
| Chilli Restaurant | 18 St Teilo Street | 633 yd | |
| Motley Pie & Coffee | 32 St Teilo Street | 723 yd | |
| Pontardulais Town Council | 45 St Teilo Street | 819 yd | |
| Y Bocs Bwyd | 110 St Teilo Street | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK HORSE | Black Horse Inn, 161 Iscoed Road | 443 yd | |
| Pontardulais Workingmens Club | 11-13 St Teilo Street | 633 yd | |
| BIRD IN HAND | 24 Carmarthen Road | 673 yd | |
| HENDY RUGBY CLUB | 3-7 Iscoed Road | 730 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Hotel | 36-38 St Teilo Street | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemingways Fish Bar | 43 Iscoed Road | 663 yd | |
| Chilli Lounge | 43 St Teilo Street | 829 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 96 St Teilo Street | 942 yd | |
| Double Luck Chinese Takeaway | 104 St Teilo Street | 942 yd | |
| McDoner | 106 St Teilo Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 1 New Road | 880 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.