Kelvin Road is in Clydach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 5JP is located in the Clydach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kelvin Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5JT, SA6 5JN, SA6 5JW, SA6 5HE, SA6 5HH, SA6 5JS, SA6 5HU, SA6 5JU, SA6 5LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 5JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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% | 37.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 44.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 49.7% | 53.5% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 28.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 11.2% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 6.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 20.6% | 6.3% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 31.8% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 6% | 4.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.3% | 37.2% | 5.1% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kelvin Road was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kelvin Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Clydach and the 351st highest crime rate of 784 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Kelvin Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-10-20 | £162,111 |
| 16 Kelvin Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-05-30 | £121,257 |
| 31 Kelvin Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-24 | £148,499 |
| 22 Kelvin Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-02-02 | £195,676 |
| 23 Kelvin Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-11-04 | £276,937 |
SA6 5JP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen Gellionnen Road , Clydach SA6 5HE | - not rated | 151 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clydach Junior School Twynybedw Road , Clydach SA6 5ET | - not rated | 542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clydach Infant School Sybil Street , Clydach SA6 5EU | - not rated | 700 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 861 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 1,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam 'n' Ben's | 2 Heol Eithrim | 334 yd | |
| Cwtch Corner | 13 Vardre Road | 721 yd | |
| The Nickel | 1 Capel Buildings | 737 yd | |
| Mimi and Kiki's | 55 High Street | 753 yd | |
| Chilli Too Limited | 53 High Street | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnybank Workmens Club | 132-134 Lone Road | 425 yd | |
| Clydach Cricket Club | Clydach Cricket Club, Waverley Park | 460 yd | |
| The Village Tavern | 93-94 High Street | 724 yd | |
| Overdraft | 41 High Street | 765 yd | |
| Vardre RFC | High Street | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phool Koli | 64 Lone Road | 173 yd | |
| Clydach Fish Bar | 6 Capel Buildings | 737 yd | |
| Clydach Kebab House | 11 Capel Buildings | 737 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Capel Buildings | 737 yd | |
| Red Sun Chinese Takeaway | 4 Capel Buildings | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | High Street | 745 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 | 37.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.8% |
| 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.