Castle Graig is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 8NP is located in the Landore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Graig, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 8NQ, SA6 8NS, SA6 8NT, SA6 8NW, SA5 9DT, SA6 8NY, SA5 9DG, SA6 8NX, SA6 8PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 8NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51% | 49.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 30.6% | 31.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 42.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 15.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 41.3% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 30.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 17.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 25.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 9.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 95.1% | 95.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Graig was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Graig has the 44th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 335th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock House Castle Graig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-04 | £104,249 |
| Rock House Castle Graig, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £41,500 | 1997-12-18 | £176,542 |
SA6 8NP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA6 8NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 716 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA | - not rated | 943 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw Heol Ddu , Treboeth SA5 7HP | - not rated | 1,224 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 | 720 yd | |
| Eagle Service Station | Eagle Service Station | 849 yd | |
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 902 yd | |
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivorites Arms | 4 Dinas Street | 492 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 311 Neath Road | 557 yd | |
| Coopers Arms | 287 Neath Road | 557 yd | |
| Fords Sports and Social Club | 815 Llangyfelach Road | 850 yd | |
| The Wern Inn | 48 Siloh Road | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon | 329 Neath Road | 557 yd | |
| Rossi Fish and Chip Shop | 235-240 Neath Road | 835 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab Swansea Limited | 2 Brynhyfryd Square, Penfilia Road | 921 yd | |
| Penderry Fish Bar | 12 Penderry Road | 1,030 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco express | 692 Llangyfelach Road | 677 yd | |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 947 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.