St Helens Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 4AB is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Helens Road, Swansea, SA1 4AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 4AL, SA1 4AW, SA1 3HT, SA1 3HZ, SA1 4AN, SA1 4AQ, SA1 3HY, SA1 4AP, SA1 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 4AB is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 37.5% | 40.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 62.5% | 59.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 4AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.9% 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 | 65.5% | 87.9% | 22.4% | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 7.2% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -37.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 3.6% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4AB this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 8% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 3.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 54.2% | 37.1% | 16.9% | 37.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 25% | -4.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.5% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 67.2% | 60% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Arab | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 57.8% | 63.3% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23% | 17.5% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 63.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 4.2% | -13.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 13.8% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 24.9% | 6.0% | 18.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Helens Road was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Helens Road has the 53rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 192nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 9 Ty John Penri, 11 St Helens Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-07-02 | £61,259 |
| Apartment 13 Ty John Penri, 11 St Helens Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-12-07 | £72,482 |
| Apartment 4 Ty John Penri, 11 St Helens Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2020-03-06 | £72,642 |
| Apartment 12 Ty John Penri, 11 St Helens Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2019-09-09 | £79,007 |
| Apartment 17 Ty John Penri, 11 St Helens Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2017-03-10 | £70,296 |
SA1 4AB 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 4AB 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) | 261 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 562 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 617 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Leaf | 7 St Helens Road | 59 yd | |
| No. 12 Kitchen Ltd | 12 Dillwyn Street | 83 yd | |
| Desi Swaag | 2 The Kingsway | 96 yd | |
| Istanbul Restaurant | 22C St Helens Road | 99 yd | |
| Garuda Indonesian Restaurant | 18 St Helens Road | 99 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Wyndham | 3 Wyndham Street | 51 yd | |
| Sin City | 14-15 Dillwyn Street | 83 yd | |
| The Builders | 38-39 Oxford Street | 90 yd | |
| The Potters Wheel | The Potters Wheel, 85-86 The Kingsway | 207 yd | |
| Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 152 St Helens Road | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Basha Family House | 19 St Helens Road | 14 yd | |
| Oasis | 8 St Helens Road | 59 yd | |
| Topolis Pizza and Kebab House | 5 St Helens Road | 59 yd | |
| Favourite Chicken | 9 St Helens Road | 59 yd | |
| Roma Pizza & Kebab House | 22 Dillwyn Street | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 352 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 608 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 633 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 679 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.