Glenside Road is in Portmead, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 5HH is located in the Penderry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glenside Road, Portmead, Swansea, SA5 5HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 5HJ, SA5 5EZ, SA5 5HQ, SA5 5PA, SA5 5NT, SA5 5NX, SA5 5HR, SA5 5PB, SA5 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA5 5HH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population 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 | 55% | 58.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 45% | 41.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 | 42.5% | 40.9% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 43% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 10% | 4.7% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 43.3% | 51.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 11.3% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 5HH this area, 34.9% 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.5% | 34.9% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 16.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 20.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| White | 90.1% | 86.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 89.4% | 81% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.8% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 80.7% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 12.3% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 1.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 9.8% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.8% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenside Road was 126.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenside Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 157th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Glenside Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2024-04-16 | £104,482 |
| 28 Glenside Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-02-09 | £121,408 |
| 14 Glenside Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2015-10-27 | £107,245 |
| 8 Glenside Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2014-09-05 | £118,076 |
| 35 Glenside Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2012-02-29 | £149,895 |
SA5 5HH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA5 5HH 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 | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 658 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 757 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 976 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 1,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadle Mill Cafe | 91 Broughton Avenue | 523 yd | |
| KFC Swansea Fforestfach | Ffordd Cynore | 525 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 551 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2a, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 551 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 10, Parc Fforestfach | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dillwyn | Ffordd Cynore | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 56 Woodford Road | 328 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 685 Pentregethin Road | 370 yd | |
| AR Kitchen | 85 Broughton Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea | 89 Broughton Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Parc Fforestfach | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 551 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | Unit 7, Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road | 551 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 729 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 1,059 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.