Princess Way is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 3LW 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 Princess Way, Swansea, SA1 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 3LQ, SA1 3RT, SA1 3LP, SA1 1EQ, SA1 3LH, SA1 1EJ, SA1 1DF, SA1 1DE, SA1 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 3LW is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 36.9% | 46.8% | 9.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 63.1% | 53.2% | -9.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.9% 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 | 68.3% | 65.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 28.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9% | 12.4% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -31.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 | 43.5% | 38.3% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -10.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 34.6% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 6.5% | 3.7% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 21.6% | 21.6% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.7% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 6.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 18.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 37.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.8% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 85.1% | 74.8% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -6.6% |
| Arab | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 77.4% | 59.8% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 18.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 59% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 6.7% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 13.4% | 10.4% | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central Asia | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Way was 3179.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 717.6% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Princess Way has the highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1560.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Princess Way, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2023-12-22 | £1,730,890 |
| 6 Princess Way, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £1,675,000 | 2023-12-22 | £1,730,890 |
| 18 Princess Way, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2022-03-29 | £910,587 |
| Princess House Princess Way, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2021-05-28 | £2,835,738 |
| 22A Princess Way, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2017-06-01 | £140,197 |
SA1 3LW 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 3LW 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 | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 983 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Dog House | 61a Wind Street | 86 yd | |
| Cartrefi Cymru@The Social Bean | 12 St Marys Square | 88 yd | |
| Hanson at the Chelsea Restaurant | 17 St Mary Street | 105 yd | |
| El Fuego | 3 Victoria Road | 108 yd | |
| Five Guys | Unit 2, 1-4 Castle Square | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIX | 6 Princess Way | 11 yd | |
| The Bank Statement | 57-58 Wind Street | 79 yd | |
| Coach House | 59-60 Wind Street | 86 yd | |
| No Sign Wine Bar | 56 Wind Street | 86 yd | |
| The Olde Cross Keys | 12 St Mary Street | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Daddy's Pizza & Kebab Ltd | 55 Wind Street | 86 yd | |
| Chick-O-Land | 62 Wind Street | 97 yd | |
| Coco di Mama | 6 Wind Street | 131 yd | |
| Swansea Kebab House | 7 Wind Street | 131 yd | |
| Eatalians | 1 Wind Street | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 109 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 151 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 319 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 485 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 682 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 | 54.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.