Carmarthen Road is in Fforestfach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 4AB is located in the Cockett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carmarthen Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 4AD, SA5 4AA, SA5 5AR, SA5 5BE, SA5 5AW, SA5 5BA, SA5 5BB, SA5 4AE, SA5 8HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA5 4AB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 51.4% | 48.1% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.9% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 37% | 40.1% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 41.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.9% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 47.4% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 30.2% | 6.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 13.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 25.9% | 26.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 25.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.6% | 91.7% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 89.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.9% | 37.2% | 17.7% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmarthen Road was 158.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carmarthen Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 107th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 947 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2025-04-04 | £299,981 |
| 947 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-06-05 | £261,205 |
| 932 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-11-06 | £146,340 |
| 928 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2019-04-04 | £671,876 |
| 928 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2018-11-29 | £617,081 |
SA5 4AB 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 | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 522 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 802 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 993 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 4, 908 Carmarthen Road | 94 yd | |
| The Little Fforest Cafe | 995a Carmarthen Road | 214 yd | |
| Nibbles | 862 Camarthen Rd | 277 yd | |
| Ravenhill Park Community Cafe | Ravenhill Park, Ravenhill Road | 288 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 White City Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Arms | Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road | 94 yd | |
| Embassy Social Club | 75 Ravenhill Road | 263 yd | |
| Armine Social Club | 65 Armine Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deano's Diner t/a Dafen Diner | 866 Carmarthen Road | 256 yd | |
| Tandoori Spice | 554 Middle Road | 400 yd | |
| Indian and Kebabwala | 169 Ravenhill Road | 536 yd | |
| Pizza Giorgio | 159 Ravenhill Road | 681 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 44A, Cwmdu Industrial Estate | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 721 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 979 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.