Ivey Place is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 1NX 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 Ivey Place, Swansea, SA1 1NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 1NG, SA1 1NQ, SA1 5BA, SA1 1PE, SA1 1LN, SA1 2AW, SA1 1NW, SA1 5BG, SA1 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 1NX is primarily male, with 55.1% 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 | 45.7% | 44.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 54.3% | 55.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 1NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61% 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 | 37.6% | 61% | 23.4% | 37.9% | 23.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 20.2% | 13.8% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 22% | 8% | -14.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (62.6%) 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 | 26% | 33.5% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -14.9% |
| Good health | 21.4% | 29.1% | 7.7% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 33.5% | 20.4% | -13.1% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 8.9% |
| Very bad health | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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 1NX this area, 28.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 54.9% | 28.7% | -26.2% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 32.1% | 26.9% | 16.9% | 15.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 18.9% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 10.4% | 3.7% | -6.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 84.4% | 81.3% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 78.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 78.1% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 10.3% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 11% | 3.9% | -7.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 77.9% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 7.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivey Place was 163.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivey Place has the 34th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 98th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Grand Hotel Ivey Place, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £862,490 | 2017-05-02 | £1,149,237 |
SA1 1NX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 1NX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 138 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 362 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 951 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 956 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 | 1,007 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Call Coffee | Alexandra House, 1 Alexandra Road | 56 yd | |
| Lilith's Lair and Scullery | High Street Arcade | 57 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 2, Swansea Railway Station, High Street | 61 yd | |
| Rail Gourmet UK Ltd | Swansea Station, High Street | 61 yd | |
| Coffi Glas | 64-65 Alexandra Road | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hippos | 207 High Street | 68 yd | |
| Elysium Bar | 210 High Street | 105 yd | |
| Old Duke Inn | 140 High Street | 268 yd | |
| Full Moon | 143-144 High Street | 268 yd | |
| The Storyteller | 40-42 Princess Way | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 70 High Street | 95 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 70 High Street | 118 yd | |
| Wing'd It Ltd | 209 High Street | 127 yd | |
| New Ichiban Japanese Restaurant | 206a High Street | 127 yd | |
| Ace's Desserts | 35 High Street | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 146 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 610 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 731 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 769 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.