Catherine Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 4JT is located in the Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catherine Street, Swansea, SA1 4JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 4JS, SA1 4JL, SA1 4JQ, SA1 4JW, SA1 4JN, SA1 4JH, SA1 4JE, SA1 4JG, SA1 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 4JT is primarily male, with 55.2% 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 | 37.9% | 44.8% | 6.9% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 62.1% | 55.2% | -6.9% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 4JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.8% 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 | 67.5% | 68.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 30.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.7% | 19.6% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -24.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) 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 | 54.5% | 54.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 30.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13.3% | 11.8% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 30.3% | 35.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 18.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.8% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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 | 4% | 13.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 12.0% |
| Chinese | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 84.7% | 73.6% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -7.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 80.5% | 75.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 6.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 75.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.6% | 76.7% | -1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Street was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catherine Street has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 385th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Catherine Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-07-04 | £147,681 |
| 19A Catherine Street, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-03-05 | £106,583 |
| 17 Catherine Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £180,252 | 2024-04-29 | £195,589 |
| 20 Catherine Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-02-29 | £167,852 |
| 19A Catherine Street, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2023-12-20 | £94,036 |
SA1 4JT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4JT 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) | 105 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 289 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 445 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 467 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 776 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 829 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No 18 Cafe Swansea | 18 Brynymor Road | 128 yd | |
| Asian Cafe | 82 Brynymor Road | 132 yd | |
| Bamboo Restaurant | 83 Brynymor Road | 132 yd | |
| The Gourmet Cafe | 84 Brynymor Road | 132 yd | |
| Monni's Fish Bar | 98 Brynymor Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brynymor Hotel | 17 Brynymor Road | 97 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 1 Brynymor Road | 97 yd | |
| The Mill | 75-76 Brynymor Road | 160 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 214 yd | |
| Brunswick Arms | 3 Duke Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wangji Chinese Flavor | 87 Brynymor Road | 132 yd | |
| Pizza Napoli | 81 Brynymor Road | 132 yd | |
| Ji The Chicken Shop | 67 St Helens Road | 179 yd | |
| Zion City | 56 St Helens Road | 179 yd | |
| Final Foods Ltd | 8 Duke Street | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 401 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 1,083 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.