Western Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 3JS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Street, Swansea, SA1 3JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 3JJ, SA1 3TY, SA1 3JP, SA1 3JU, SA1 3TZ, SA1 3TT, SA1 3JN, SA1 4BE, SA1 3JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 3JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 3JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.4% 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 | 47.9% | 58.4% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 29.1% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 48.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 21.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.4% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 22.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 33.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 8.5% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 10.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 78.4% | 60.7% | -17.7% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 81.3% | 65.3% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 23% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 65.3% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 15.3% | 11.5% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Street was 142.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 125th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 239.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Western Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2025-09-02 | £178,000 |
| 93 Western Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-07-25 | £145,672 |
| 63 Western Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2023-09-04 | £180,129 |
| 67 Western Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-07-05 | £169,889 |
| 81 Western Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-03-18 | £139,871 |
SA1 3JS 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 3JS 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 | 89 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 215 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 562 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 982 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Smuggler Coffee Roastery & Cafe | 82a Western Street | 65 yd | |
| Pizza Venice | 63 St Helens Road | 134 yd | |
| Zero One | 68 St Helens Road | 134 yd | |
| Sams Cafe and Takeaway | 128 Oxford Street | 140 yd | |
| Rose Indienne Restuarant | 73-74 St Helens Road | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton Hotel | 102 Fleet Street | 140 yd | |
| Old Bond Street | 49 Bond Street | 199 yd | |
| Tredegar Arms | 75 Rodney Street | 230 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 230 yd | |
| The Brynymor Hotel | 17 Brynymor Road | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ji The Chicken Shop | 67 St Helens Road | 134 yd | |
| Zion City | 56 St Helens Road | 134 yd | |
| The Bay Chippy | 31 Argyle Street | 171 yd | |
| Super Wok | 41 St Helens Road | 198 yd | |
| New York Pizza | 43 St Helens Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 840 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 973 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 1,065 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 | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.