Albany Close is in Brynhyfryd, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 9HD is located in the Mynydd-bach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albany Close, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 9HL, SA5 9HJ, SA5 9HB, SA5 9HE, SA5 9HA, SA5 9EA, SA5 9EB, SA5 9HS, SA5 9ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA5 9HD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 47.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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% | 32% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 43.2% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 24.7% | 36.9% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 12.2% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 27.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 13.6% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 21.8% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| White | 94% | 97.4% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 95.2% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| 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 Albany Close was 68.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% higher than the Llangyfelach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Llangyfelach and the 351st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Albany Close, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2024-05-29 | £228,297 |
| 11 Albany Close, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2008-05-28 | £230,342 |
| 17 Albany Close, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2004-03-17 | £203,390 |
| 11 Albany Close, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2002-03-01 | £204,837 |
SA5 9HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 558 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 1,383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 149 yd | |
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 310 yd | |
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 530 yd | |
| Pizzeria Vesuvio | 200-201 Neath Road | 851 yd | |
| Ogof Adullam | Heol Gwyrosydd | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Arms | 423 Llangyfelach Road | 346 yd | |
| Manselton Hotel | 1-2 Penfilia Road | 402 yd | |
| The Wern Inn | 48 Siloh Road | 473 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7-9 Mysydd road | 566 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Kebab Swansea Limited | 2 Brynhyfryd Square, Penfilia Road | 129 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 346 yd | |
| Brynhyfryd Palace | 130 Eaton Road | 457 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 137 Eaton Road | 615 yd | |
| Mandarin Packed Meals | 325 Llangyfelach Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 215 yd | |
| Tesco express | 692 Llangyfelach Road | 691 yd | |
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 744 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.