Parc Yr Helig Road is in Birchgrove, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA7 9PN 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 Parc Yr Helig Road, Birchgrove, Swansea, SA7 9PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA7 9JT, SA7 9PH, SA7 9PL, SA7 9NW, SA7 9RP, SA7 9PZ, SA7 9PD, SA7 9PA, SA7 9PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA7 9PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA7 9PN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 46.9% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 24.6% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -19.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 13.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 (68.8%) 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 | 35.6% | 44% | 8.4% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 24.8% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -8.8% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 19.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 12.3% | 6.7% | -5.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 24.8% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 16.4% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 14.6% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 22.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 95.8% | 89% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 89% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 15.6% | 6.0% | 9.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parc Yr Helig Road was 204.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 172.4% higher than the Llansamlet average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parc Yr Helig Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Llansamlet and the 64th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 152.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Parc Yr Helig Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-06-05 | £177,456 |
| 13 Parc Yr Helig Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-03-17 | £155,651 |
| 13 Parc Yr Helig Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2020-11-23 | £149,050 |
| 23 Parc Yr Helig Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-11-16 | £191,704 |
| 3 Parc Yr Helig Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,500 | 2007-03-09 | £154,067 |
SA7 9PN 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Comprehensive School Birchgrove Road , Birchgrove SA7 9NB | - not rated | 726 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Birchgrove Primary Heol Nant Bran , Bircgrove SA7 9LS | - not rated | 742 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talycopa Primary School Heol Hafdy , Llansamlet SA7 9RZ | - not rated | 1,258 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 |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Lon Las Walters Road , Llansamlet SA7 9RW | - not rated | 1,864 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 Drive Thru | Birchgrove Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen Arms | 4 Birchgrove Road | 504 yd | |
| The Bridge End Inn Public House LTD | 265 Birchgrove Road | 656 yd | |
| Birchgrove RFC | Parc Bedw, Heol Dulais | 717 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 346 Birchgrove Road | 958 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplu's | Unit 2, Heol Nant Bran | 784 yd | |
| The Birch Fish Bar | 313 Birchgrove Road | 793 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 | 191 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.