The Mount is in Plasmarl, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 8LP is located in the Landore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Mount, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA6 8LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 8LR, SA6 8PD, SA6 8LY, SA6 8LT, SA6 8HT, SA6 8NA, SA6 8LW, SA6 8LZ, SA6 8LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 8LP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 46.3% | 47.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53.7% | 52.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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% | 38.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 40.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 46.8% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 37.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.9% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 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 | 22.8% | 15.3% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 17.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 23.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.2% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.7% | 96.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.9% | 13.5% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Mount was 10.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Mount has the 4th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 47th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield House The Mount, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £32,500 | 1999-11-29 | £123,336 |
| Springfield House The Mount, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1997-04-24 | £165,661 |
SA6 8LP 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 580 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA | - not rated | 965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 1,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea City Football Club | Site off, Beaufort Road | 468 yd | |
| Swansea Indoor Bowls Club Bar | Unit 8 Beaufort Court, Plasmarl Industrial Estate, Beaufort Road | 561 yd | |
| HSBC Bank | Matrix One, 1 Matrix Park | 738 yd | |
| Cafe Jaxx | Unit 1 Gilsea Park | 905 yd | |
| Dobbies Restaurant | Siemens Way | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Inn | 311 Neath Road | 637 yd | |
| Coopers Arms | 287 Neath Road | 637 yd | |
| Ivorites Arms | 4 Dinas Street | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 329 Neath Road | 637 yd | |
| Morris Spice | 557 Neath Road | 866 yd | |
| Rossi Fish and Chip Shop | 235-240 Neath Road | 1,053 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.