Villiers Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 2HD is located in the Landore electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Villiers Street, Swansea, SA1 2HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 2HF, SA1 2EZ, SA1 2HE, SA1 2HG, SA1 2ES, SA1 2HB, SA1 2HQ, SA1 2BL, SA1 2NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 2HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 51% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 35.5% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 42.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.9% | 41.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.4% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 6.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 2HD this area, 28.6% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 28.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 21.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.7% | 14% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.2% | 73.6% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77% 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 | 90.3% | 77% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 77% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 12.3% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Middle East | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Villiers Street was 73.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Villiers Street has the 49th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 320th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Villiers Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-13 | £132,324 |
| 10 Villiers Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-09-03 | £155,747 |
| 34 Villiers Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2024-07-26 | £108,400 |
| 29 Villiers Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2024-06-21 | £162,165 |
| 38 Villiers Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-02-01 | £133,552 |
SA1 2HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 371 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 510 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 824 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 | 1,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Fun Play Area & Coffee Shop | 1 Bridge Street | 203 yd | |
| Toi Aroi Thai | 1376a Neath Road | 246 yd | |
| DOZA | 50 Morfa Road | 267 yd | |
| Wern Cozy Cafe | 39 Llangyfelach Street | 333 yd | |
| Swansea Centre for Deaf People | Philadelphia Hall, 57a Neath Road | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villiers Arms | 1410 Neath Road | 82 yd | |
| The New Hafod Inn | 1380 Neath Road | 267 yd | |
| The Smiths Arms | 51-52 Neath Road | 287 yd | |
| Old Duke Inn | 140 High Street | 496 yd | |
| Full Moon | 143-144 High Street | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammas Pizza Parlour | 1402 Neath Road | 105 yd | |
| Hafod Packed Meals | 1394 Neath Road | 105 yd | |
| Fat Boy Wingz Swansea | 1392 Neath Road | 144 yd | |
| Chicken on the Road | 25 Neath Road | 177 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 70 High Street | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 795 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.