Station Road is in Penclawdd, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 3XN is located in the Pen-clawdd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Penclawdd, Swansea, SA4 3XN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 3XW, SA4 3YA, SA4 3XP, SA4 3XU, SA4 3XG, SA4 3XL, SA4 3XX, SA4 3XE, SA4 3LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 3XN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51% | 48.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49% | 51.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 SA4 3XN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 35% | 45.2% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 32.9% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.5% | 5.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 19.1% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 7.4% | -11.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 16.1% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 30.9% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -2.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 203.6% higher than the Fairwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Fairwood and the 327th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Station Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £81,481 | 2025-05-08 | £83,247 |
| 2 Station Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2025-02-14 | £444,482 |
| 50 Station Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-21 | £219,306 |
| 38 Station Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-15 | £181,557 |
| 36 Station Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-04-01 | £173,183 |
SA4 3XN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penclawdd Primary School Park Road , Penclawdd SA4 3FH | - not rated | 552 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crwys Primary School Chapel Road , Three Crosses SA4 3PU | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Casllwchwr Primary School Castle Street , Loughor SA4 6TU | - not rated | 3,370 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Bynea Saron Road , Bynea SA14 9LT | - not rated | 4,017 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tre Uchaf Primary School Heol Cae Ty Newydd , Loughor SA4 6QB | - not rated | 4,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GG's at The Estuary | Belle Vue | 213 yd | |
| Cariad Cafe | 1-2 Belle Vue | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Beach Road | 598 yd | |
| Penclawdd RFC | Penclawdd Rugby Football Club, Park Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augustus Pizza | 11 Station Road | 3 yd | |
| Paprika Indian Takeaway | Paprika Takeaway The Emporium, Station Square, Blodwen Terrace | 121 yd | |
| Roma | 6 Belle Vue | 222 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 | 87.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.