Heol Penar, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 9AL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA5 9AL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.1%	58.8%	1.7%	51.0%	7.8%
Male	42.9%	41.2%	-1.7%	49.0%	-7.8%

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 area around SA5 9AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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	40.6%	49.2%	8.6%	37.9%	11.3%
Married: Opposite sex	25.9%	19.7%	-6.2%	44.2%	-24.5%
Separated	2%	1.1%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	15.7%	18.6%	2.9%	9.1%	9.5%
Widowed	15.7%	11.5%	-4.2%	6.1%	5.4%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.3%	38.7%	3.4%	48.4%	-9.7%
Good health	26.6%	29.8%	3.2%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	21.4%	22.7%	1.3%	12.7%	10.0%
Bad health	9.1%	7.1%	-2.0%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	7.5%	1.8%	-5.7%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

In the area around SA5 9AL this area, 45.9% 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 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	60.4%	45.9%	-14.5%	18.2%	27.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	10.9%	3.3%	9.6%	1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.1%	8.7%	-0.4%	13.4%	-4.7%
Apprenticeship	1%	5.5%	4.5%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	8.2%	-3.0%	16.9%	-8.7%
Degree or Similar	5.1%	18%	12.9%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	5.6%	2.7%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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	1.6%	1.8%	0.2%	0.7%	1.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.8%	94.3%	-2.5%	81.4%	12.9%
Other	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.6%	0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	98%	93.4%	-4.6%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	0%	2.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	5.6%	-3.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	93.4%	-4.6%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.8%	76.7%	-14.9%
Romania	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	34.6%	13.5%	21.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.3%	37.2%	18.1%
Christian	34.2%	46.2%	-12.0%
Buddhist	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Heol Penar Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Penar was 119.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heol Penar has the 30th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 171st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

🔎 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. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£32,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA5 9AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 Heol Penar are based on 6 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 Heol Penar, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 9AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA5 9AL

Average Price
£123,350

Semi-Detached
£123,350

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heol Penar

Average Price
£129,945

Semi-Detached
£129,945

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heol PenarStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Heol Penar, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£93,000	2016-11-03	£147,171
7 Heol Penar, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2016-08-05	£164,957
5 Heol Penar, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£104,000	2007-12-11	£152,966
7 Heol Penar, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£94,000	2006-06-09	£158,224
21 Heol Penar, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£44,000	2006-02-06	£76,192

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA5 9AL

Employment

SA5 9AL 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 9AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Retired	49
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Part-Time Employee	23
Full-Time Employee	20
Student (economically inactive)	17
Looking after home or family	15
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Self-Employed	7
Unemployed	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Human health and social work activities	6
Construction	5
Other	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Manufacturing	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU	- not rated	564 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw Heol Ddu , Treboeth SA5 7HP	- not rated	571 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ	- not rated	799 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA	- not rated	1,241 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blaenymaes Primary School Broughton Avenue , Blaenymaes SA5 5LW	- not rated	1,333 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
Eagle Service Station	Eagle Service Station	498 yd
Playfootball	Daniel James Community School, Heol Ddu	570 yd
Ogof Adullam	Heol Gwyrosydd	583 yd
Freedom Leisure	Penlan Community Leisure Centre, Heol Gwyrosydd	585 yd
Purefootball	926 Llangyfelach Road	739 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fords Sports and Social Club	815 Llangyfelach Road	497 yd
The Eagle Inn	855 Llangyfelach Road	542 yd
Penlan Social Club	Penlan Social Club, Heol Gwyrosydd	877 yd
The Welcome Inn	The Welcome Inn	961 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
California Pizza	57 Crwys Terrace	141 yd
Shanghai Chef	61A Crwys Terrace	152 yd
Ho Wah House	55 Crwys Terrace	188 yd
BFC Express	53 Crwys Terrace	188 yd
Penderry Fish Bar	12 Penderry Road	629 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco express	692 Llangyfelach Road		702 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA5 9AL 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	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%

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	147.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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