Penderry Road is in Penlan, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 7ER 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 Penderry Road, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 7EZ, SA5 7EW, SA5 7BA, SA5 7ET, SA5 7AR, SA5 7EN, SA5 7AS, SA5 7ES, SA5 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 7ER 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 | 55.9% | 51.1% | -4.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.9% | 4.8% | 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 7ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 35.9% | 42.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 40.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 49.2% | 44.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 19.3% | 29.6% | 10.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.4% | 24.8% | -21.6% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 7% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 22.1% | 10.7% | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 14% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 20.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 91% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 99.4% | 94.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 94.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penderry Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cockett average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Penderry Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-28 | £166,598 |
| 191 Penderry Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-02-24 | £177,705 |
| 220 Penderry Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-09-14 | £159,955 |
| 201 Penderry Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-10-29 | £157,201 |
| 195 Penderry Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2020-08-14 | £183,844 |
SA5 7ER 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 7ER 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 730 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 977 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 1,053 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 | 453 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Mynydd Newydd Playing Fields, Heol Gwyrosydd | 469 yd | |
| Ogof Adullam | Heol Gwyrosydd | 731 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | Penlan Community Leisure Centre, Heol Gwyrosydd | 750 yd | |
| Turkish Delight & Grill House | 559 Pentregethin Road | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coracle | The Coracle, Conway Road | 197 yd | |
| Penlan Social Club | Penlan Social Club, Heol Gwyrosydd | 418 yd | |
| Manselton Hotel | 1-2 Penfilia Road | 700 yd | |
| The Maltsters Arms | 88 Pentregethin Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fish Bar | 26a Conway Road | 237 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 18 Conway Road | 276 yd | |
| Saunders Sandwiches | Adjacent to Penlan Social Club, Heol Gwyrosydd | 418 yd | |
| Spring Garden | 101 Cecil Street | 808 yd | |
| Penderry Fish Bar | 12 Penderry Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 1,002 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 | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.