Garden Crescent is in Garden Village, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 4ER is located in the Llwchwr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Garden Crescent, Garden Village, Swansea, SA4 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 4EU, SA4 4ET, SA4 4EY, SA4 4ES, SA4 4EX, SA4 4EZ, SA4 4HQ, SA4 4EB, SA4 4EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA4 4ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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% | 34.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 45.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 54.4% | 48.6% | -5.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 29.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 17.8% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.9% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 25.2% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 97.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.3% | 98.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garden Crescent was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.9% lower than the Gorseinon and Penyrheol average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garden Crescent has the 6th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Gorseinon and Penyrheol and the 91st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Garden Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-07-08 | £171,423 |
| 18 Garden Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-01-31 | £245,152 |
| 18 Garden Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-29 | £163,911 |
| 34 Garden Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,500 | 2022-10-28 | £214,553 |
| 42 Garden Crescent, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,500 | 2022-07-22 | £188,355 |
SA4 4ER area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pontybrenin Loughor Road , Gorseinon SA4 6AU | - not rated | 960 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontybrenin Primary School Glyn Rhosyn , Gorseinon SA4 6HX | - not rated | 960 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Talbot Street , Tregwyr SA4 3DB | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 2,214 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finks Diner | M And P Direct, Phoenix Way | 786 yd | |
| Daisy Diner | The Amusement Depot, Railway Terrace | 790 yd | |
| The Coffee Studio | Gorseinon Road | 803 yd | |
| Cafe Zest for life | Canolfan Gorseinon Centre, Millers Drive | 842 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3 Junction 47 Retail Park | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tafarn Y Trap | Swansea Road | 599 yd | |
| Kingsbridge Inn | Swansea Road | 599 yd | |
| Station Hotel | 17 High Street | 923 yd | |
| Llwchwr Workingmens Club | Llwchwr Working Mens Club, High Street | 923 yd | |
| GEC | 12 High Street | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish Bar | 92a Swansea Road | 184 yd | |
| The Burger Box | 1A Railway Terrace | 790 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 24 High Street | 923 yd | |
| Gorseinon Packed Meals | 25 High Street | 923 yd | |
| Swan Garden | 11 High Street | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi, Millers Drive | 842 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Ltd, Gorseinon Road | 905 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 | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.