Glamorgan Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 3SY 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 Glamorgan Street, Swansea, SA1 3SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 3QS, SA1 3TQ, SA1 3TE, SA1 3TA, SA1 3RB, SA1 3SQ, SA1 3SH, SA1 3TD, SA1 3QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 3SY is primarily male, with 69.3% 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 | 26.9% | 30.7% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -20.3% |
| Male | 73.1% | 69.3% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 20.3% |
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 3SY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.5% 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 | 63% | 62.5% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 24.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 19.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 43.1% | 36.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 37.7% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 18% | 14.9% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around SA1 3SY this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 28.6% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 12.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 8.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 25.8% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.7% 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 | 2.4% | 7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 84.4% | 73.7% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 89.1% | 82.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 82.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.1% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glamorgan Street was 249.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glamorgan Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 46th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Glamorgan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-08-08 | £193,394 |
| 14 Glamorgan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-11-15 | £176,416 |
| 41 Glamorgan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-07-01 | £187,822 |
| 15 Glamorgan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-07-20 | £216,135 |
| 27 Glamorgan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-03-15 | £163,327 |
SA1 3SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3SY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Other | 141 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 255 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 434 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 837 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 921 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 1,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pact Lunch | HMP Swansea Visits Hall, 200 Oystermouth Road | 84 yd | |
| Coast Line Cafe | Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road | 274 yd | |
| Pantygwydr Restaurant | 178 Oxford Street | 314 yd | |
| No 1 Dimsum & Noodles | 8 Dillwyn Street | 316 yd | |
| Milano's Restaurant | 67 Plymouth Street | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Builders | 38-39 Oxford Street | 311 yd | |
| The New Wyndham | 3 Wyndham Street | 317 yd | |
| Badminton Hotel | 102 Fleet Street | 331 yd | |
| Sin City | 14-15 Dillwyn Street | 384 yd | |
| Hangar 18 Music Venue | 50 Plymouth Street | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Chippy | 31 Argyle Street | 207 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 10 Dillwyn Street | 302 yd | |
| Madbuns Ltd | 32 St Helens Road | 347 yd | |
| China Garden | 20 St Helens Road | 349 yd | |
| DFC | 30 St Helens Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 466 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 628 yd | |
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 655 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 746 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 157.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.