50POPULATION
2.7%UNEMPLOYED
64%MARRIED
£0AVERAGE WAGE
LO CRIME RATE
49%'AB' SOCIAL CLASS
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DemographicsSA2 8AR

What social class do the population of SA2 8AR belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is SA2 8AR in Swansea, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about SA2 8AR from the Census 2011.


AVERAGE AGES

  • 18%Children
  • 83%Adults

18% of people in this postcode area are children. Of the remainder, 14% are aged 76 or more.

GENDER SPLIT

  • 52%Male
  • 48%Female

From the last census, 52% of people in SA28AR male, and 48% female. Men outnumber women in Sketty.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 49%AB
  • 40%C2/C2
  • 11%DE

According to census records, 49% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

MARITAL STATUS

  • 23%SINGLE
  • 64%MARRIED

The percentage of people who are married in SA2 8AR is 23%. Single and 'other' people is 78%.

ETHNICITY

  • 90%WHITE
  • 9%NON-WHITE

90% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87.4%WORKING
  • 2.7%UNEMPLOYED

2.7% are either unemployed or students in this area. The UK unemployment rate is 4%.

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People and Demographics

Demographics

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Crime Rates and Statistics

Crime Rates

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Local Issues & Problems

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Sunrise and Sunset Times

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Taxis and Minicabs

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Taxis near SA2 8AR

Car Parks

Car Parks

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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities

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Events near SA2 8AR

Events

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What's on near SA2 8AR

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Hotels and Bed & Breakfast

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Tourist Information

Tourist Information

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Local Amenities

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Banks near SA2 8AR

Banks

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Banks near SA2 8AR

Cash Machines (ATMs)

Cash Machines

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Cach Machines near SA2 8AR

Schools

Schools

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Shopping Centres

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Police Stations

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Emergencies

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Post Offices

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Post Offices in SA2 8AR

Libraries

Libraries

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SA28AR Postcode Breakdown

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Full PostcodeSA2 8AR
Latitude/Longitude,
Postal TownSwansea
Easting
Northing
Ward Name
MSOA Name
LSOA Name
County
Region
CountryWales
Local Authority
Local Authority Code
Area Classification

SA28AR Postal District

Compass Postal District

SA2 8AR postcode is located in the postal town of Swansea. Swansea postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode SA2 8AR.

Nearest Towns & Cities
The Mumbles2.1 miles S
Swansea2.3 miles NE
Bishopston3 miles SW
Gorseinon4.7 miles NW
Southgate4.8 miles SW
Loughor4.9 miles NW
Grovesend5.8 miles N
Felindre6.6 miles N
Clydach6.7 miles NE
Llandarcy6.9 miles E
Glais7.2 miles NE
Pontardulais7.6 miles N
Oxwich8.1 miles W
Hendy8.1 miles N
Llanelli8.5 miles NW
London167 miles E
Glasgow292 miles N
Edinburgh302 miles N
Cardiff35 miles E
Liverpool132 miles N
Southampton123 miles E
Saint Ives109 miles E

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South Wales Guardian

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Olwen Collier suffered serious head injuries when she fell into the cellar of the Stag and Pheasant, Carmel

South Wales Guardian

Welsh restaurant dine and dash accused pair charged

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South Wales Guardian

Cardiff University's financial concerns for green switch

New research from Cardiff University shows that people in the UK will need more financial support and advice to become greener.

South Wales Guardian

Teacher reported to have restrained girl in school stabbing

A HEROIC teacher reportedly restrained a teenage girl after two other teachers and a pupil were stabbed at an Ammanford school.

South Wales Guardian

Support St John Ambulance Cymru with 'Raise Your Buckets'

People across west Wales are being asked to join the Raise Your Buckets campaign to support St John Ambulance Cymru.

South Wales Guardian

Ammanford school stabbing victims released from hospital

All three victims of a stabbing incident in a south west Wales school have been released from hospital, police have confirmed.

South Wales Guardian

Sausage dog ruins mums life after mauling her in attack

A single mum who had part of her cheek ripped off when she was attacked without warning by a friend's pet dachshund has said her life has been ruined.

South Wales Guardian

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