Francis Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 4NP is located in the Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2004-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Francis Street, Swansea, SA1 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 4NH, SA1 4NF, SA1 4NN, SA1 4LN, SA1 4NQ, SA1 4NW, SA1 4LU, SA1 4LL, SA1 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 4NP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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 | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 75.4% 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 | 66.6% | 75.4% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 37.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.9% | 15.8% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 53.9% | 52.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4NP this area, 7.5% 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 | 11.7% | 7.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 6.3% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 39% | 40.5% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 23.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 33.9% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 4.4% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 82.8% | 71.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.8% 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 | 82.3% | 74.8% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -8.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 75.2% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Francis Street was 197.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Francis Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 72nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Park View Francis Street, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2013-06-12 | £137,462 |
| 3 Park View Francis Street, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2007-08-31 | £94,874 |
SA1 4NP 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 4NP 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) | 154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 57 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 382 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 570 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 725 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 | 80 yd | |
| Victoria Park Kiosk | Victoria Park Kiosk, Victoria Park | 160 yd | |
| Red Cotton Limited | 400 Oystermouth Road | 286 yd | |
| One Shoe Cafe | 1 King Edwards Road | 303 yd | |
| Truffle | 1a-1b King Edwards Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | 75-76 Brynymor Road | 361 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 390 yd | |
| Bay View (pub part) | 400 Oystermouth Road | 403 yd | |
| The Music Fable Hotel | 358-360 Oystermouth Road | 416 yd | |
| The Brynymor Hotel | 17 Brynymor Road | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium | 70 King Edwards Road | 176 yd | |
| Adelinas Bar and Kitchen | Patti Pavilion, Gorse Lane | 206 yd | |
| That Italian kitchen Ltd | St Helens Ground, Bryn Road | 314 yd | |
| Lebaz Ltd | 89 St Helens Road | 324 yd | |
| Wangji Chinese Flavor | 87 Brynymor Road | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | 1 Bryn Road | 862 yd | |
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 919 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 | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.