Whitland Close is in Penlan, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 7JS is located in the Penderry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitland Close, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 7JW, SA5 7JN, SA5 7JP, SA5 5JX, SA5 5JY, SA5 5JS, SA5 7HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 7JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 7JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.6% 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 | 46.2% | 54.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 16.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 25.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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% | 39.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 35.7% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16.7% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 27.3% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.6% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 18% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 18% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 16.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 0.4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 91% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 9.6% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 79.3% | 79.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 16.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| 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 | 78.9% | 79.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 5.1% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 76.7% | -28.5% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 15.4% | 1.3% | 14.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitland Close was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitland Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 375th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Whitland Close, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2006-04-03 | £92,183 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW | - not rated | 433 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 922 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU | - not rated | 1,166 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 | 388 yd | |
| Pavilion Cafe | Mynydd Newydd Playing Fields, Heol Gwyrosydd | 750 yd | |
| Penlan Rugby Football Club | Heol Gwyrosydd | 753 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | Penlan Community Leisure Centre, Heol Gwyrosydd | 800 yd | |
| Turkish Delight & Grill House | 559 Pentregethin Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penlan Social Club | Penlan Social Club, Heol Gwyrosydd | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea | 89 Broughton Avenue | 395 yd | |
| AR Kitchen | 85 Broughton Avenue | 395 yd | |
| Curry Pot | 685 Pentregethin Road | 696 yd | |
| Pizza Giorgio | 159 Ravenhill Road | 788 yd | |
| Peking House | 56 Woodford Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Pentregethin Road | 727 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 | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.