Fleet Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 3US 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 Fleet Street, Swansea, SA1 3US and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 3TX, SA1 3TU, SA1 3TZ, SA1 3UB, SA1 3TS, SA1 3UJ, SA1 3JW, SA1 3UA, SA1 3UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 3US is primarily male, with 54.1% 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 | 49% | 45.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51% | 54.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 3US, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 46.2% | 49.2% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 33.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46% | 33.3% | -12.7% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 40.2% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 19.7% | 6.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27.4% | 23.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 5.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 7.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 25.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 28.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.3% | 66.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 76.3% 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 | 85% | 76.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 17.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85% | 75.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 10% | 4.7% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fleet Street was 98.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fleet Street has the 57th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 219th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Fleet Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-06-13 | £172,385 |
| 38 Fleet Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-05-22 | £209,444 |
| 65 Fleet Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-03-11 | £91,956 |
| 61 Fleet Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £180,500 | 2023-03-24 | £201,922 |
| 38 Fleet Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-01-19 | £197,513 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 3US area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 103 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 664 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 1,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Court | The Law Courts, St Helens Road | 100 yd | |
| Sams Cafe and Takeaway | 128 Oxford Street | 147 yd | |
| Crafty Smuggler Coffee Roastery & Cafe | 82a Western Street | 148 yd | |
| Hooper’s | 296-298 Oystermouth Road | 156 yd | |
| Takumi Sushi & Noodle Bar | 82 St Helens Road | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bond Street | 49 Bond Street | 22 yd | |
| Tredegar Arms | 75 Rodney Street | 96 yd | |
| Badminton Hotel | 102 Fleet Street | 161 yd | |
| The Music Fable Hotel | 358-360 Oystermouth Road | 189 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebaz Ltd | 89 St Helens Road | 173 yd | |
| Ji The Chicken Shop | 67 St Helens Road | 266 yd | |
| Zion City | 56 St Helens Road | 266 yd | |
| Wangji Chinese Flavor | 87 Brynymor Road | 287 yd | |
| Pizza Napoli | 81 Brynymor Road | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 682 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 954 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 | 235.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.