King Edwards Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 4LX 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 King Edwards Road, Swansea, SA1 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 4NW, SA1 4LU, SA1 4NN, SA2 0AQ, SA1 4LS, SA1 4LN, SA1 4NH, SA1 4NP, SA1 4LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 4LX is primarily male, with 57.9% 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 | 43.1% | 42.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -8.9% |
| Male | 56.9% | 57.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 8.9% |
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 4LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.7% 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 | 84.5% | 79.7% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 41.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.1% | 14.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | -29.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 57.8% | 54% | -3.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 25.4% | 35.4% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 7.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 4LX this area, 7.4% 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 | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -8.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 4.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 56.3% | 51.8% | -4.5% | 16.9% | 34.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 32.6% | 19.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.1% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 84.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 84.9% | 81.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 9.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 80.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 10.6% | 4.9% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 19.3% | 46.2% | -26.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Edwards Road was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.2% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
King Edwards Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 King Edwards Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-07-14 | £180,834 |
| 65 King Edwards Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-06-27 | £263,648 |
| 79 King Edwards Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-30 | £272,088 |
| 65 King Edwards Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2024-05-24 | £142,574 |
| 62 King Edwards Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2021-12-22 | £282,532 |
SA1 4LX 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 4LX 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) | 189 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y.G.G. Bryn-Y-Mor Heol St Alban , Brynmill SA2 0BP | - not rated | 208 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 465 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 745 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 804 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Plant Based Coffee | The S U P Hut, Francis Street | 159 yd | |
| The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen | Mumbles Road | 294 yd | |
| Victoria Park Kiosk | Victoria Park Kiosk, Victoria Park | 334 yd | |
| One Shoe Cafe | 1 King Edwards Road | 417 yd | |
| Red Cotton Limited | 400 Oystermouth Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | 75-76 Brynymor Road | 486 yd | |
| Jack Murphys Uplands | 49 Uplands Crescent | 511 yd | |
| 37 Bar & Lounge | 37 Uplands Crescent | 511 yd | |
| The Bookshop | 27 Uplands Crescent | 520 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium | 70 King Edwards Road | 1 yd | |
| That Italian kitchen Ltd | St Helens Ground, Bryn Road | 145 yd | |
| Adelinas Bar and Kitchen | Patti Pavilion, Gorse Lane | 184 yd | |
| Lebaz Ltd | 89 St Helens Road | 499 yd | |
| Kokodoo | 37 Uplands Crescent | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | 1 Bryn Road | 706 yd | |
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 1,035 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 167 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.