Carmarthen Road is in Fforestfach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 4BL 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 4BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 4AY, SA5 4BN, SA5 4AZ, SA5 4AN, SA5 4AT, SA5 4BB, SA5 4AX, SA5 5DW, SA5 4BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 4BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 4BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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% | 43.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 41.1% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 49% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 27.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 12.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 4BL this area, 28.6% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 28.6% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.5% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 20.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.4% | 92.7% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 96% | 92.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 92.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.5% | 37.2% | 17.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmarthen Road was 411.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.4% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carmarthen Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 23rd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 440.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-05-30 | £265,887 |
| 1192 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-06-28 | £76,185 |
| 1155 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-05-13 | £65,301 |
| 1161 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2023-03-03 | £176,751 |
| 1187 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-11 | £147,968 |
SA5 4BL 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 291 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,721 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 | Unit 10, Parc Fforestfach | 287 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | Unit C, Parc Fforestfach | 287 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2a, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 314 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 314 yd | |
| KFC Swansea Fforestfach | Ffordd Cynore | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dillwyn | Ffordd Cynore | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Parc Fforestfach | 470 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 685 Pentregethin Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 100 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 314 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | Unit 7, Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road | 314 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 1,075 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 165.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.