4,179TOTAL POPULATION
1,780HOUSEHOLDS
5.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£31,720AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SA68 POSTCODE REGION

Swansea (SA68)

The SA68 postcode area is located in the Swansea postcode town region, within the county of Pembrokeshire, and contains a total of 158 individual postcodes.

There are 27 electoral wards in the SA68 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 Pembrokeshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in SA68 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 SA68 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


SA68 is a postcode that covers a vast area of the Swansea district of Wales in the United Kingdom. The postcode is spanned by two parts, SA68 0 and SA68 8. The SA68 0 area covers most of the central and east parts of the district, which includes Ynystawe, Alltwen, Morriston, Pontardawe, Cilfrew and part of Clydach. SA68 8 includes areas of Birchgrove, Ystalyfera, Rhos, Llangyfelach, Dunvant and part of Clydach.

The SA68 area is generally regarded as one of the most diverse districts in Swansea; it is a blend of urban and suburban parts as well as semi-rural areas, including the village of Morriston which still holds a semi-rural community lifestyle. The postcode also encompasses large areas of green and open space, including green spaces, woods, coastal locations, rivers and streams, providing plenty of scope for outdoor recreational activities.

The population of the SA68 postcode area is around 20,000, and is made up of many diverse communities and nationalities, along with a large student population due to its close proximity to various universities. Residents living in this region often work in retail, hospitality, leisure, manufacturing and engineering sectors, while many work in the larger public and private sector organisations in the Swansea area.

In terms of schooling, there are several schools and colleges in the region, including Morriston Comprehensive School, Felindre Primary School, Ynyswen Primary School and Welsh-medium primary school YGG Cwm Nedd. In terms of higher education, Swansea University, Swansea Business School, Gower College Swansea and University of Wales Trinity Saint David are all within a 10-mile radius from the SA68 postcode.

In terms of transport and infrastructure, the SA68 area is well-served with road and rail links to local and regional destinations, including the M4 motorway, A48 and A48(M) roads, and regular train services through Ynystawe Station and Swansea High Street Station. Furthermore, there are numerous bus services in the region operated by First Cymru and other local bus companies.

TheSA68 postcode area in the Swansea district is a diverse and vibrant part of Wales, and provides plenty of recreational, learning and employment opportunities, as well as good transport links.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in SA68 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 57%C2/C2
  • 24%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SA68Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire

The county of Pembrokeshire

SA68 is located in the county of Pembrokeshire, in Wales.

Pembrokeshire has a total population of 124,000, making it the 13th largest county in the UK.

Pembrokeshire has a total area of 610 square miles, and a population density of 76 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Pembrokeshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSA68
Postal TownSwansea
MSOA NamePembrokeshire 011
LSOA NamePembrokeshire 011D
CountyPembrokeshire
RegionPembrokeshire
CountryWales
Local AuthorityPembrokeshire
Area ClassificationUnclassified

SA68 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SA68, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Begelly
Broadmoor
Broom
Carew Newton
Cold Inn
Cresselly
East Williamston
Jeffreyston
Kilgetty
Landshipping
Landshipping Quay
Lanesend
Lawrenny
Lawrenny Quay
Loveston
Martletwy
Mount Pleasant
Pentlepoir
Redberth
Reynalton
Shipping
Templeton
The Valley
Thomas Chapel
Weston
West Williamston
Wooden
Yerbeston
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