Derwlas is in Tircoed Forest Village, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA4 9SF is located in the Pontlliw and Tircoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Derwlas, Tircoed Forest Village, Swansea, SA4 9SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA4 9QZ, SA4 9SP, SA4 9QW, SA4 9RX, SA4 9SW, SA4 9QY, SA4 9NY, SA4 9JG, SA4 9JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA4 9SF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 SA4 9SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 18% | 30.7% | 12.7% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.7% | 53.6% | -15.1% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (94.1%) 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 | 74% | 69.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 21.1% |
| Good health | 20.3% | 24.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -9.0% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SA4 9SF this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 16.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 20.2% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.8% | 40.8% | -3.0% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.2% 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% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 97.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwlas was 15.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Llangyfelach average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Derwlas has the 6th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Llangyfelach and the 100th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Derwlas, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-05-23 | £194,302 |
| 3 Derwlas, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-15 | £286,205 |
| 1 Derwlas, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2019-10-18 | £262,019 |
| 4 Derwlas, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2017-11-13 | £333,158 |
| 11 Derwlas, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2012-12-14 | £230,261 |
SA4 9SF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA4 9SF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penllergaer Primary School Pontardulais Road , Penllergaer SA4 9DB | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontlliw Primary School Clordir Road , Pontlliw SA4 9SA | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengelli Primary School Station Road , Grovesend SA4 4GY | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Comprehensive School Pontarddulais Road , Gorseinon SA4 4FG | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penyrheol Primary School Frampton Road , Gorseinon SA4 4LY | - not rated | 3,477 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Moto Service Station | 582 yd | |
| Burger King | Burger King, Swansea West Services, M4 Motorway | 582 yd | |
| Mc Donalds | Junction 47 Penllergaer Estate | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Moto Hospitality Ltd, Swansea West Services | 582 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 | 174.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.