Fishermans Way is in Maritime Quarter, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 1SU is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fishermans Way, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 1UA, SA1 1UD, SA1 1AZ, SA1 1SD, SA1 1SA, SA1 1UP, SA1 1XB, SA1 1RZ, SA1 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 1SU is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 38% | 42.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 62% | 57.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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 1SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 63.6% | 51% | -12.6% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.6% | 34% | 9.4% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.4% | 56.4% | -7.0% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 26.3% | 30.3% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 12.8% | 6.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1SU this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 5.2% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 54.4% | 64.1% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 8.2% | 2.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 76.1% | 79.5% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 72.5% 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 | 71.2% | 72.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -10.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 11.5% | -6.5% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 72.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 17.1% | 6% | -11.1% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 13.8% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 5.5% | 0.1% | 5.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fishermans Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castle average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Fishermans Way, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-23 | £239,857 |
| 56 Fishermans Way, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-09-23 | £207,230 |
| 5 Fishermans Way, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £378,750 | 2022-09-14 | £404,498 |
| 23 Fishermans Way, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2022-07-06 | £253,456 |
| 7 Fishermans Way, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-12-16 | £420,021 |
SA1 1SU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 1SU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Community Primary School Grenfell Park Road , St Thoma's SA1 8EY | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallinis Restaurant | Unit 3, Fishmarket Quay | 175 yd | |
| The Observatory | The Observatory, Marina Towers, Slipway Road | 208 yd | |
| Glenally Marina Café | Unit 5, Abernethy Square | 269 yd | |
| Coast Cafe | Unit 3 Marina Villas, Trawler Road | 291 yd | |
| Dylan Thomas Theatre | Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Place | 386 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump House | Pump House Quay | 339 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, Gloucester Place | 403 yd | |
| Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club | Swansea Yacht & Sub Aqua Club, East Burrows Road | 482 yd | |
| Superbowl UK Swansea | Unit 2 | 592 yd | |
| Schooner Bar and Cafe | 4 Prospect Place | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinatas Burrito Bar | 8 Strand | 715 yd | |
| Flame Kebab House | 11 Wind Street | 754 yd | |
| Big Daddy's Pizza & Kebab Ltd | 55 Wind Street | 770 yd | |
| Coco di Mama | 6 Wind Street | 780 yd | |
| Swansea Kebab House | 7 Wind Street | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 682 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 775 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 811 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 890 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 1,018 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% |
| Median download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.