Heol Las is in Birchgrove, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA7 9DR is located in the Llansamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Las, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 9DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA7 9DU, SA7 9DS, SA7 9DX, SA7 9DP, SA7 9LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA7 9DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 22.9% | 29.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 44.5% | -13.5% | 44.2% | 0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 14.1% | 8.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 8.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 49.7% | 44.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 28% | 34.5% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.7% | 16.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 31% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.4% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
In this area, 98.1% 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% | 98.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 98.1% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Las was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the Llansamlet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Las has the 19th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Llansamlet and the 358th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 454 Heol Las, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-26 | £190,905 |
| 439 Heol Las, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-03-20 | £169,055 |
| 448 Heol Las, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-11-14 | £64,142 |
| 423 Heol Las, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-09-27 | £262,089 |
| 422 Heol Las, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-10-20 | £149,517 |
SA7 9DR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA7 9DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Primary Heol Nant Bran , Bircgrove SA7 9LS | - not rated | 555 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Lon Las Walters Road , Llansamlet SA7 9RW | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trallwn Primary School Glanywern Road , Trallwn SA7 9UJ | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Talycopa Primary School Heol Hafdy , Llansamlet SA7 9RZ | - not rated | 1,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove RFC | Parc Bedw, Heol Dulais | 407 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 346 Birchgrove Road | 813 yd | |
| The Bridge End Inn Public House LTD | 265 Birchgrove Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplu's | Unit 2, Heol Nant Bran | 469 yd | |
| The Birch Fish Bar | 313 Birchgrove Road | 769 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.