Heol Gwyrosydd is in Penlan, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 7BS 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 Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 7BH, SA5 7AA, SA5 8AF, SA5 7BR, SA5 7AD, SA5 7AG, SA5 7AX, SA5 7AU, SA5 7AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA5 7BS is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 38.3% | 43.8% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 61.7% | 56.2% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
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 7BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 50.7% | 45.4% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.2% | 26.6% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 17.2% | 20.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33.2% | 36.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.5% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 20.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 14% | 6.7% | -7.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 7BS this area, 33% 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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 52.2% | 33% | -19.2% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 18% | 11.6% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.3% | 81.3% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 91.1% | 84.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84.9% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Gwyrosydd was 210.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Gwyrosydd has the 7th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 59th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Heol Gwyrosydd, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £34,950 | 2004-07-05 | £51,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 14 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 447 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 520 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 606 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 1,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penlan Rugby Football Club | Heol Gwyrosydd | 2 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Mynydd Newydd Playing Fields, Heol Gwyrosydd | 55 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | Penlan Community Leisure Centre, Heol Gwyrosydd | 465 yd | |
| Turkish Delight & Grill House | 559 Pentregethin Road | 615 yd | |
| Fresco | 559 Pentregethin Road | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penlan Social Club | Penlan Social Club, Heol Gwyrosydd | 310 yd | |
| The Coracle | The Coracle, Conway Road | 476 yd | |
| Embassy Social Club | 75 Ravenhill Road | 1,074 yd | |
| Manselton Hotel | 1-2 Penfilia Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Sandwiches | Adjacent to Penlan Social Club, Heol Gwyrosydd | 310 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 26a Conway Road | 514 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 18 Conway Road | 553 yd | |
| Pizza Giorgio | 159 Ravenhill Road | 715 yd | |
| Penderry Fish Bar | 12 Penderry Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 732 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 112.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.