Abernethy Quay is in Maritime Quarter, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 1UL is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abernethy Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 1UG, SA1 1UH, SA1 1XB, SA1 1UP, SA1 1XA, SA1 1UF, SA1 1SD, SA1 1UD, SA1 1UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 1UL is primarily male, with 59.6% 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 | 44% | 40.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -10.6% |
| Male | 56% | 59.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 10.6% |
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 1UL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.1% 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 | 62.3% | 62.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 24.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.2% | 21.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -22.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 57.3% | 57.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 1UL this area, 5.8% 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 58.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.3% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.4% | 58.3% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 24.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.9% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 80.2% | 69.9% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 72.6% | 64.3% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 64.3% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 7.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 15.3% | 12.1% | 1.9% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 3.1% | 0.1% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abernethy Quay was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Castle average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Abernethy Quay, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2025-09-12 | £118,000 |
| 65 Abernethy Quay, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-12-01 | £118,837 |
| 70 Abernethy Quay, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2023-07-28 | £89,961 |
| 51 Abernethy Quay, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-04-01 | £123,879 |
| 49 Abernethy Quay, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-08-12 | £130,231 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 1UL 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 | 103 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,145 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 1,586 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenally Marina Café | Unit 5, Abernethy Square | 39 yd | |
| Gallinis Restaurant | Unit 3, Fishmarket Quay | 76 yd | |
| Dylan Thomas Theatre | Dylan Thomas Theatre, Gloucester Place | 156 yd | |
| Coffee Fresco | Unit 3, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road | 212 yd | |
| The Swigg | Unit 1, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump House | Pump House Quay | 108 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, Gloucester Place | 172 yd | |
| Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club | Swansea Yacht & Sub Aqua Club, East Burrows Road | 282 yd | |
| Superbowl UK Swansea | Unit 2 | 361 yd | |
| Schooner Bar and Cafe | 4 Prospect Place | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinatas Burrito Bar | 8 Strand | 485 yd | |
| Flame Kebab House | 11 Wind Street | 522 yd | |
| Big Daddy's Pizza & Kebab Ltd | 55 Wind Street | 540 yd | |
| Coco di Mama | 6 Wind Street | 549 yd | |
| Swansea Kebab House | 7 Wind Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 490 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 595 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 601 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 662 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 941 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.