Penllwynmarch Road is in Gendros, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 8DQ is located in the Cockett electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penllwynmarch Road, Gendros, Swansea, SA5 8DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 8EN, SA5 8DN, SA5 8EW, SA5 8DW, SA5 8DF, SA5 8JS, SA5 8DY, SA5 8EP, SA5 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 8DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 38.2% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 41% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45% | 44% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.9% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 21.2% | -9.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 17.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 21.7% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 20.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 94.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 94.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penllwynmarch Road was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penllwynmarch Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 389th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Penllwynmarch Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-06-08 | £169,554 |
| 12 Penllwynmarch Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-30 | £155,778 |
| 1 Penllwynmarch Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-11-01 | £191,001 |
| 12 Penllwynmarch Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2021-07-30 | £110,600 |
| 5 Penllwynmarch Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2019-08-02 | £5,078 |
SA5 8DQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 569 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,442 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Parc Cwmdu | 537 yd | |
| The Range Cwmdu | Parc Cwmdu | 537 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 537 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Mecca Bingo, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 676 yd | |
| Nibbles | 862 Camarthen Rd | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coracle | The Coracle, Conway Road | 597 yd | |
| Travellers Well Inn | 554 Carmarthen Road | 608 yd | |
| Armine Social Club | 65 Armine Road | 650 yd | |
| Embassy Social Club | 75 Ravenhill Road | 744 yd | |
| Marquis Arms | Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepinos Pizza | 18 Conway Road | 507 yd | |
| Greggs PLC | Unit 44A, Cwmdu Industrial Estate | 551 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 26a Conway Road | 551 yd | |
| Tandoori Spice | 554 Middle Road | 689 yd | |
| Deano's Diner t/a Dafen Diner | 866 Carmarthen Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 536 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 536 yd | |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.