Penderry
Swansea 011 · 5 sub-areas · 9,065 residents
Swansea 011 is a residential part of Swansea with around 9,065 people and some of the most affordable rents in Wales. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £780 a month — well below the UK median for a two-bed and noticeably cheaper than most Welsh cities. Nearly four in five residents have green space within easy walking distance, giving the area a surprisingly open feel.
Penderry is a green, lower-density part of Swansea — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Penderry?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £833 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Penderry in Swansea
Living in Penderry
This part of Swansea stands out for one thing above almost everything else: affordability. Rents here are genuinely low by any UK benchmark, and the deposit hurdle is modest too — you'd typically save up a deposit in around two years on a local salary, which is rare anywhere in England or Wales right now. That makes it a realistic first step onto the rental ladder for people priced out of Cardiff or Bristol.
The cost picture rewards patience. A one-bed runs roughly £674 a month, a two-bed around £780, and a three-bed sits just under £875. Rents did rise 6.1% over the past year, so the area isn't immune to the broader pressures — but the baseline is low enough that even after that increase, you're paying well under the UK two-bed median of around £1,200. The median sale price is around £134,000, which puts buying within reach for dual-income households.
The people who live here skew notably young — almost 30% of residents are under 18, suggesting a strong family presence, and just over a fifth are in the 18–34 bracket. Single-person households account for around 31% of homes. The degree-qualification rate at roughly 19% sits below the Welsh average, reflecting a working population spread across a range of sectors rather than concentrated in graduate-heavy industries.
Practically, most people drive — around 70% of residents commute by car, and only about 7% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.7 km away (about a 46-minute walk, though realistically a short drive or bus ride). The nearest major employment hub is around 99 minutes by public transport, so this is a neighbourhood where having a car makes a significant difference. Broadband coverage is strong — 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Swansea 011.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swansea 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. The rents are genuinely low, green space is within walking distance for nearly 80% of residents, and the family-friendly character gives it a settled feel. The trade-off is that crime runs above the national average and school ratings within the immediate area are a concern. Car ownership makes a significant difference to how well-connected you'll feel.
- What is the rent in Swansea 011?
- A one-bedroom home runs roughly £674 a month, a two-bedroom around £780, and a three-bedroom just under £875. These figures are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 6% over the past year, but the baseline remains well below the UK average.
- Is Swansea 011 safe?
- Crime sits at around 124 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's not an extreme outlier within Swansea, but the elevated rate is worth factoring in. Checking street-level crime data for specific roads you're considering is a sensible step.
- What's the commute from Swansea 011 to Swansea city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 70% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.7 km away. Public transport covers only about 7% of commuters, so access to a car makes the biggest difference to your daily journey. Around 12% of residents work from home, which eases things for those with that option.
- Who lives in Swansea 011?
- Primarily families and younger residents — nearly 30% of the population is under 18, and another 22% fall in the 18–34 bracket. Around 31% of households are single-person. It's a working population spread across a range of sectors, with a below-average share of degree-level qualifications at roughly 19%.
- What schools are near Swansea 011?
- There are five schools within typical catchment distance, but currently none are rated Good or Outstanding within that 2 km radius — a significant gap against the national benchmark of around 89%. Families should research specific catchment boundaries and look at provision across the wider Swansea area for better-rated options.
- How affordable is buying a home in Swansea 011?
- The median sale price is around £134,000, which is low by Welsh standards. A typical deposit takes roughly 2.1 years to save on a local salary of around £32,000 — one of the shorter timelines you'll find anywhere in Wales. That makes buying here genuinely accessible for dual-income households.