Byng Street is in Landore, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 2NX 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 Byng Street, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 2NY, SA1 2NT, SA1 2PF, SA1 2PE, SA1 2PB, SA1 2NZ, SA1 2PA, SA1 2JG, SA1 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 2NX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 47.2% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.8% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 44.3% | 42% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 32.7% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 40.7% | 50.3% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 27.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 8.7% | -8.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34% | 27.9% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 20.8% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 6% | 1.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 89.5% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 93.3% | 86.4% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 87% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byng Street was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byng Street has the 45th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 334th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Byng Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-28 | £132,538 |
| 34 Byng Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2018-04-20 | £142,749 |
| 30 Byng Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2006-09-05 | £193,491 |
| 38 Byng Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2006-08-18 | £197,536 |
| 17 Byng Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £54,177 | 2002-10-30 | £177,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 786 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,057 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Vesuvio | 200-201 Neath Road | 339 yd | |
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 398 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 19a, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 418 yd | |
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 484 yd | |
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wern Inn | 48 Siloh Road | 151 yd | |
| Station Inn | 18-19 Hamilton Street | 206 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 261 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7-9 Mysydd road | 328 yd | |
| Morris Arms | 423 Llangyfelach Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossi Fish and Chip Shop | 235-240 Neath Road | 203 yd | |
| The Azad Tandoori Takeaway | 218 Neath Road | 339 yd | |
| Alkababji Charcoal | 198 Neath Road | 339 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 396 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab Swansea Limited | 2 Brynhyfryd Square, Penfilia Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 441 yd | |
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 664 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 | 105.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.