36,976TOTAL POPULATION
16,249HOUSEHOLDS
6.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,800AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SA15 POSTCODE REGION

Swansea (SA15)

The SA15 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Carmarthenshire, and contains a total of 1249 individual postcodes.

There are 49 electoral wards in the SA15 postcode area, including Aberaeron, Ammanford, Boncath, Burry Port, Cardigan, Carmarthen, Clarbeston Road, Clynderwen, Crymych, Ferryside, Fishguard, Glogue, Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Kidwelly, Kilgetty, Lampeter, Llanarth, Llandeilo, Llandovery, Llandysul, Llanelli, Llanfyrnach, Llangadog, Llanwrda, Llanybydder, Milford Haven, Narberth, Neath, New Quay, Newcastle Emlyn, Newport, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Pencader, Port Talbot, Saundersfoot, Swansea, Tenby, Whitland which come under the local authority of the Carmarthenshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 14% of people in SA15 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SA15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SA15 postcode is located in the Swansea district of Wales, UK. It is a geographically diverse region, encompassing areas such as Gower in its eastern part, and the Afan Valley in its western area. This postcode area has a population of approximately 0.31 million according to the 2011 census.

The SA15 postcode covers the following areas: (a) Gower, (b) Kilvey, (c) Mayals, (e) Portmead, (f) Penllergaer, (g) Reynoldston, (h) Upper Killay, (i) Whitehouse and (j) Tirdeunaw. These areas are all part of the city of Swansea and include several neighbourhood communities.

In terms of amenities, this postcode has a wide range of options. For example, there are two main shopping centres in the area, the Parc Tawe Shopping Centre and the Parc Fforestfach Centre, as well as a number of smaller retail outlets. In addition, there is also a variety of leisure facilities and cultural attractions, including a swimming pool, a golf club, a theatre, a concert hall, and an art gallery. Schooling and educational opportunities are plentiful in the area, with a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as a university.

Public transport in the SA15 postcode is provided by Swansea's bus service, which connects it to other parts of the city and to other towns and cities. The area is well connected to other areas in the region by national motorway links, and also has access to Swansea railway station, which provides links to other cities in Wales and beyond.

In terms of its geography, the SA15 postcode is located on the north bank of the River Tawe, and is within easy reach of Swansea Bay and the Gower coastline. The area is hilly, with a few small mountains, and is home to a number of parks, nature reserves, and woodlands.

Finally, the SA15 postcode is an attractive area to live, offering a mix of countryside and urban life, and a variety of attractions and amenities to its inhabitants. The area has a unique landscape and culture, and a thriving economy, contributing to its appeal as a desirable place to live.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 87%WORKING
  • 13%UNEMPLOYED

13% of people in SA15 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 14%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 35%DE

According to census records, 14% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SA15Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire

The county of Carmarthenshire

SA15 is located in the county of Carmarthenshire, in Wales.

Carmarthenshire has a total population of 185,600, making it the 4th largest county in the UK.

Carmarthenshire has a total area of 925 square miles, and a population density of 78 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Carmarthenshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSA15
Postal TownSwansea
MSOA NameCarmarthenshire 023
LSOA NameCarmarthenshire 023B
CountyCarmarthenshire
RegionCarmarthenshire
CountryWales
Local AuthorityCarmarthenshire
Area ClassificationUnclassified

SA15 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SA15, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Achddu
Bancffosfelen
Bryndu
Burry Port (Porth Tywyn)
Capel
Capel Seion
Carway
Cefncaeau
Crwbin
Cwm Capel
Cwmisfael
Cwm-mawr
Cynheidre
Dafen
Drefach
Felindre
Felinfoel
Five Roads
Furnace
Graig
Halfway
Heol-ddu
Horeb
Llanelli
Llangendeirne
Llannon
Llettyrychen
Machynys
Mansant
Meinciau
Morfa
Pemberton
Penceiliogi
Pentre
Pentre-Poeth
Pen-y-fai
Pen-y-fan
Pont-Henri
Pontyates
Pontyberem
Porth Tywyn
Porthyrhyd
Pwll
Sandy
Swiss Valley
Sylen
Trimsaran
Trostre
Ty-isaf
Waun y Clyn
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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