Slipway Road is in Maritime Quarter, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 1YB is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Slipway Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 1YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 1UA, SA1 1UB, SA1 1XW, SA1 1UD, SA1 1XY, SA1 1UW, SA1 1UZ, SA1 1YZ, SA1 1XX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 1YB 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 1YB, 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 1YB 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 Slipway Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Towers Slipway Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-09-12 | £326,472 |
SA1 1YB 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 1YB 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 Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 1,367 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 | 1,394 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Observatory | The Observatory, Marina Towers, Slipway Road | 1 yd | |
| Gallinis Restaurant | Unit 3, Fishmarket Quay | 263 yd | |
| Glenally Marina Café | Unit 5, Abernethy Square | 276 yd | |
| Coffee Fresco | Unit 3, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road | 330 yd | |
| The Swigg | Unit 1, National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pump House | Pump House Quay | 331 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, Gloucester Place | 396 yd | |
| Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club | Swansea Yacht & Sub Aqua Club, East Burrows Road | 540 yd | |
| Superbowl UK Swansea | Unit 2 | 549 yd | |
| Schooner Bar and Cafe | 4 Prospect Place | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinatas Burrito Bar | 8 Strand | 697 yd | |
| Big Daddy's Pizza & Kebab Ltd | 55 Wind Street | 716 yd | |
| Flame Kebab House | 11 Wind Street | 719 yd | |
| Chick-O-Land | 62 Wind Street | 736 yd | |
| Coco di Mama | 6 Wind Street | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 621 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 712 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 747 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 820 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.