Blaen Y Maes Drive is in Blaenymaes, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 5NT 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 Blaen Y Maes Drive, Blaenymaes, Swansea, SA5 5NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 5NS, SA5 5QE, SA5 5QQ, SA5 5QH, SA5 5NX, SA5 5QA, SA5 5PY, SA5 5NR, SA5 5HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 5NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5NT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.8% 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 | 46.1% | 51.8% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 31.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.4% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 48.4% | 40.5% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -7.9% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 33.9% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 9% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 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 5NT this area, 35.2% 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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.3% | 35.2% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 13.8% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 18.2% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96% | 97% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.1% 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 | 92.9% | 84.1% | -8.8% | 83.2% | 0.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 83.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 10.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 31.7% | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blaen Y Maes Drive was 211.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blaen Y Maes Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 58th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Blaen Y Maes Drive, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2019-01-22 | £87,731 |
| 42 Blaen Y Maes Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2014-01-10 | £90,894 |
| 42 Blaen Y Maes Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2006-06-12 | £107,727 |
| 42 Blaen Y Maes Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,000 | 2002-04-26 | £90,648 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA5 5NT 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 888 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 922 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,606 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 1,606 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 | 304 yd | |
| KFC Swansea Fforestfach | Ffordd Cynore | 766 yd | |
| The Cafe | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 794 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2a, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 794 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 10, Parc Fforestfach | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Dillwyn | Ffordd Cynore | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking House | 56 Woodford Road | 237 yd | |
| AR Kitchen | 85 Broughton Avenue | 293 yd | |
| Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea | 89 Broughton Avenue | 293 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 685 Pentregethin Road | 422 yd | |
| Yo! To Go | Tesco Extra, Parc Fforestfach | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach | 794 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food | Unit 7, Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road | 794 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road | 935 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 1,032 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.