Armine Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 8DD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 8DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	51.2%	-0.8%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	48%	48.8%	0.8%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SA5 8DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.5%	35%	8.5%	37.9%	-2.9%
Married: Opposite sex	56.6%	51.1%	-5.5%	44.2%	6.9%
Separated	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	7.7%	5.3%	-2.4%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	7.4%	6.8%	-0.6%	6.1%	0.7%

Health

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	48.3%	50.6%	2.3%	48.4%	2.2%
Good health	32.2%	30.1%	-2.1%	33.6%	-3.5%
Fair health	14.6%	11.7%	-2.9%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	4%	6.7%	2.7%	4.0%	2.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 22.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.6%	20.7%	-6.9%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	12.4%	-1.6%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	16.9%	-3.0%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	5.5%	7.5%	2.0%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	18%	8.8%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	18.8%	22.6%	3.8%	33.8%	-11.2%
Other	5.1%	1.9%	-3.2%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.5%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	96.3%	95.7%	-0.6%	81.4%	14.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	95%	96.3%	1.3%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.3%	-1.2%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	96.3%	2.2%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.0%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Central and South America	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.3%	13.5%	-2.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.8%	37.2%	14.6%
Christian	38.7%	46.2%	-7.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Armine Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Armine Road was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Armine Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 331st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA5 8DD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Armine Road are based on 61 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swansea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Armine Road, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 8DD

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA5 8DD

Average Price
£171,951

Semi-Detached
£172,017

Terraced
£177,430

Detached
£213,457

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£55,193

Estimated Average Property Prices for Armine Road

Average Price
£164,416

Semi-Detached
£175,854

Terraced
£164,078

Detached
£193,911

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£19,177

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Armine Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
69 Armine Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building	£242,000	2023-11-08	£255,055
40 Armine Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£173,000	2023-07-20	£191,555
36 Armine Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2023-02-17	£164,377
37 Armine Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£70,000	2022-10-21	£74,906
51 Armine Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2022-02-09	£146,013

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA5 8DD

Employment

SA5 8DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	64
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Other	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	13
Construction	11
Manufacturing	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB	- not rated	237 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ	- not rated	831 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA	- not rated	991 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU	- not rated	1,042 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR	- not rated	1,094 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Nibbles	862 Camarthen Rd	114 yd
Ravenhill Park Community Cafe	Ravenhill Park, Ravenhill Road	232 yd
Subway	Unit 4, 908 Carmarthen Road	248 yd
Swan Catering	40 Ael Y Bryn Road	424 yd
The Little Fforest Cafe	995a Carmarthen Road	496 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Armine Social Club	65 Armine Road	1 yd
Embassy Social Club	75 Ravenhill Road	211 yd
Marquis Arms	Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road	248 yd
The Coracle	The Coracle, Conway Road	995 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deano's Diner t/a Dafen Diner	866 Carmarthen Road	109 yd
Tandoori Spice	554 Middle Road	300 yd
Indian and Kebabwala	169 Ravenhill Road	516 yd
Pizza Giorgio	159 Ravenhill Road	662 yd
Greggs PLC	Unit 44A, Cwmdu Industrial Estate	691 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Pentregethin Road	727 yd
Iceland Foods Ltd	Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road	957 yd
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road	957 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA5 8DD postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.2%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.