Llwyn Bedw is in Fforestfach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 4AX 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 Llwyn Bedw, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 4AT, SA5 4DN, SA5 4AZ, SA5 4AP, SA5 4AY, SA5 4AS, SA5 4AR, SA5 4DL, SA5 4AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 SA5 4AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 39.4% | 46.7% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 31.7% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 40.1% | 43.4% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.5% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 15% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 SA5 4AX this area, 33.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 33.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 11.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 20.7% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 95% | 92.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.1% | 13.5% | 16.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.2% | 37.2% | 25.0% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llwyn Bedw was 130.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.6% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Llwyn Bedw has the 22nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 143rd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Llwyn Bedw, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2022-02-23 | £90,528 |
| 4 Llwyn Bedw, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2018-09-05 | £126,758 |
| 4 Llwyn Bedw, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2011-11-25 | £131,005 |
| 4 Llwyn Bedw, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2006-02-06 | £150,224 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 1,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lezzet Cafe | Unit 8, Kingsway Business Centre, Kingsway | 227 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 2 White City Road | 296 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 10, Parc Fforestfach | 547 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Parc Fforestfach | 547 yd | |
| The Little Fforest Cafe | 995a Carmarthen Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Arms | Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road | 892 yd | |
| Mary Dillwyn | Ffordd Cynore | 988 yd | |
| Embassy Social Club | 75 Ravenhill Road | 994 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Parc Fforestfach | 716 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 685 Pentregethin Road | 911 yd | |
| Indian and Kebabwala | 169 Ravenhill Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Deano's Diner t/a Dafen Diner | 866 Carmarthen Road | 1,076 yd | |
| Tandoori Spice | 554 Middle Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 348 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 623 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | Unit 7, Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road | 623 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 1,083 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 | 146.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.