Washington Street is in Landore, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 2QE 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 Washington Street, Landore, Swansea, SA1 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 2QF, SA1 2QG, SA1 2QQ, SA1 2QD, SA1 2PT, SA1 2QB, SA1 2QH, SA1 2QA, SA1 2PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 2QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49% | 1.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around SA1 2QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 37% | 44% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 36% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 45% | 45.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 28.9% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 17.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 2QE this area, 28.1% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 28.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 9.6% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 20.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 89.6% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 92.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 92.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Street was 104.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Washington Street has the 55th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 202nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Washington Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-24 | £83,626 |
| 10 Washington Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2023-07-28 | £139,656 |
| 11 Washington Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-11-11 | £117,478 |
| 22 Washington Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2022-02-16 | £131,996 |
| 10 Washington Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2022-02-14 | £73,006 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 253 yd | |
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 325 yd | |
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 376 yd | |
| Harvester | Unit 19a, Morfa Shopping Park, Brunel Way | 440 yd | |
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Inn | 7-9 Mysydd road | 122 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 131 yd | |
| Station Inn | 18-19 Hamilton Street | 184 yd | |
| Commercial Inn | 294 Llangyfelach Road | 293 yd | |
| Morris Arms | 423 Llangyfelach Road | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Packed Meals | 325 Llangyfelach Road | 227 yd | |
| The Azad Tandoori Takeaway | 218 Neath Road | 253 yd | |
| Alkababji Charcoal | 198 Neath Road | 253 yd | |
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 340 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 137 Eaton Road | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 293 yd | |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 472 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 229 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.