Lon Penfro is in Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6RA is located in the Morriston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lon Penfro, Cwmrhydyceirw, Swansea, SA6 6RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6NQ, SA6 6RB, SA6 6NJ, SA6 6NG, SA6 6RD, SA6 6QQ, SA6 6QG, SA6 6NZ, SA6 6NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 6RA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 35% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 49.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.4% | 49.6% | -13.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 25.1% | 36.2% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 12.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 17.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 36.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.9% 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 90.9% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 9.5% |
In this area, 89.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 89.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 89.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lon Penfro was 101.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.6% higher than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lon Penfro has the 14th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 213th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lon Penfro, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-12-19 | £259,355 |
| 1 Lon Penfro, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-07-19 | £218,749 |
| 11 Lon Penfro, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-05-01 | £234,940 |
| 10 Lon Penfro, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-08-01 | £209,806 |
| 3 Lon Penfro, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-07-08 | £225,147 |
SA6 6RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston Comprehensive School Heol Maes Eglwys , Morriston SA6 6NH | - not rated | 136 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncollen Primary School Heol Dolfain , Ynysforgan SA6 6QF | - not rated | 444 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 1,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Morriston Hospital Swansea Nhs Trust, Heol Maes Eglwys | 974 yd | |
| Subway | Morriston Hospital Swansea Nhs Trust, Heol Maes Eglwys | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deers Leap | Deers Leap, Heol Maes Eglwys | 364 yd | |
| Morriston RFC | Maes Collen, Chemical Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | Rhodfa Fadog | 277 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 17 Cwmrhydyceirw Road | 731 yd | |
| Lime Indian Takeaway | 175 Chemical Road | 946 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.