Jockey Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 1NS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jockey Street, Swansea, SA1 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 1NE, SA1 1LW, SA1 2EX, SA1 1PY, SA1 1PZ, SA1 1NJ, SA1 1LN, SA1 1QA, SA1 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 1NS is primarily male, with 67.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.7% | 32.2% | -9.5% | 51.0% | -18.8% |
| Male | 58.3% | 67.8% | 9.5% | 49.0% | 18.8% |
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 SA1 1NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 40.2% | 49.7% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.3% | 15.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -28.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 4.9% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 26% | 19.6% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 9.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 (52.6%) 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 | 27.8% | 25.3% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -23.1% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 27.3% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 23.3% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 18.7% | 17.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Very bad health | 10.2% | 6.7% | -3.5% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
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.
In the area around SA1 1NS this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 34% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 24.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 5.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.3% | 5.2% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 6.4% | 1.3% | -5.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 0% | -6.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 0.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 72.2% | 77.1% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -4.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, 71.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 71.9% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 7.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.1% | 14.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 72.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 11.8% | 7.0% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 5.9% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 5.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 3.3% | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jockey Street was 561.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jockey Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 15th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 292.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoldre Centre Jockey Street, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-04-22 | £247,846 |
SA1 1NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 99 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 758 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Thomas Community Primary School Grenfell Park Road , St Thoma's SA1 8EY | - not rated | 997 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 1,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt's Cafe | Matthew's House, High Street | 107 yd | |
| Cafe Cwtch@Swansea Business School | 180 High Street | 118 yd | |
| Cafe Break | 72 High Street | 205 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2, Swansea Railway Station, High Street | 245 yd | |
| Rail Gourmet UK Ltd | Swansea Station, High Street | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Duke Inn | 140 High Street | 68 yd | |
| Full Moon | 143-144 High Street | 68 yd | |
| Hippos | 207 High Street | 371 yd | |
| Elysium Bar | 210 High Street | 407 yd | |
| Villiers Arms | 1410 Neath Road | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebabs | 70 High Street | 205 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 70 High Street | 222 yd | |
| Wing'd It Ltd | 209 High Street | 429 yd | |
| New Ichiban Japanese Restaurant | 206a High Street | 429 yd | |
| Ace's Desserts | 35 High Street | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 363 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 910 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 942 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 1,069 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.