Arwelfa is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6BB 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 Arwelfa, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6BD, SA6 7JB, SA6 7JD, SA6 6BE, SA6 7JG, SA6 7JA, SA6 6AZ, SA6 6BA, SA6 6AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 6BB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.8% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.2% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.4% | 29.5% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 48.2% | -12.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (68.2%) 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 | 29.6% | 32.2% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 36% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 26.5% | 23.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 16.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 27.8% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 19.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 13.9% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 16.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 95% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arwelfa was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Llangyfelach average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Arwelfa has the 20th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Llangyfelach and the 276th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Arwelfa, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-05-30 | £184,075 |
| 2 Arwelfa, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-03-21 | £278,743 |
| 18 Arwelfa, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-28 | £196,174 |
| 2 Arwelfa, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-11-04 | £174,464 |
| 5 Arwelfa, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2020-12-04 | £167,812 |
SA6 6BB 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 SA6 6BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clase Primary School Rheidol Avenue , Clase SA6 7JX | - not rated | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 893 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llangyfelach Primary School Pengors Road , Llangyfelach SA5 7JE | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw Heol Ddu , Treboeth SA5 7HP | - not rated | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Government Services | Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency, Long View Road | 369 yd | |
| Sodexo Food Services | Sodexo Food Services GB360494 | 369 yd | |
| Morriston Golf Club- Catering | 160 Clasemont Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clase Social Club | Clase Social Club, Pengwern Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Des Kebab | 90 Rheidol Avenue | 656 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 88 Rheidol Avenue | 656 yd | |
| Vicarage Road Chippy | 86 Vicarage Road | 775 yd | |
| Cod Box | 105 Mynydd Garnllwyd Road | 967 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.