Carmarthen Road is in Cwmdu, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 8JX 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 Carmarthen Road, Cwmdu, Swansea, SA5 8JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 8JY, SA5 8EX, SA5 8ER, SA5 8LJ, SA5 8JT, SA5 8EU, SA5 8LE, SA5 8LA, SA5 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 8JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.4% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.6% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.5% | 30% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 48% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 44% | 40.3% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.7% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 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.
In the area around SA5 8JX this area, 28.5% 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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 28.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 9.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.5% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 20.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.3% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carmarthen Road was 127.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carmarthen Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 152nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 594 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-10-20 | £117,478 |
| 584 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-04-26 | £97,297 |
| 590 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £74,370 | 2021-08-13 | £89,774 |
| 588 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-01-25 | £110,878 |
| 582 Carmarthen Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2021-01-22 | £155,882 |
SA5 8JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 retired residents living in SA5 8JX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 721 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 991 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gors Community Primary School Gors Avenue , Cockett SA1 6SF | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR | - not rated | 1,385 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 | 138 yd | |
| The Range Cwmdu | Parc Cwmdu | 138 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 139 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Mecca Bingo, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 342 yd | |
| Meadow View Sports Complex | Meadow Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Well Inn | 554 Carmarthen Road | 229 yd | |
| The Maltsters Arms | 88 Pentregethin Road | 861 yd | |
| Three Sisters (Bar) | Mansel Terrace | 934 yd | |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | Mansel Terrace, Approach Road | 934 yd | |
| Armine Social Club | 65 Armine Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC | Unit 44A, Cwmdu Industrial Estate | 431 yd | |
| Curry King | 89 Heol Y Gors | 495 yd | |
| Cwmbwrla Bakehouse | 93 Stepney Street | 738 yd | |
| Beanos Pizza | 226 Gors Avenue | 823 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 18 Conway Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 138 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 138 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.