Lon Heddwch is in Clydach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 5RE 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 Lon Heddwch, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5RB, SA6 5RA, SA6 5SY, SA6 5RZ, SA6 5TD, SA6 5TB, SA6 5RP, SA6 5SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 5RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 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 | 35.5% | 36.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 36.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 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 | 36.9% | 41.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 35.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 13.8% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 23% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 14.5% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.1% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 18.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 98.6% | 92.6% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 92.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Heddwch was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% lower than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Heddwch has the 26th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 360th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Lon Heddwch, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-10-13 | £175,000 |
| 30 Lon Heddwch, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-07-03 | £138,651 |
| 51 Lon Heddwch, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-01-21 | £117,247 |
| 16 Lon Heddwch, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2021-06-11 | £119,486 |
| 48 Lon Heddwch, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-01-31 | £138,143 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen Gellionnen Road , Clydach SA6 5HE | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncollen Primary School Heol Dolfain , Ynysforgan SA6 6QF | - not rated | 3,202 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock And Fountain | Rock And Fountain, Rhyddwen Road | 108 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Lone Road | 832 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.