St Helens Avenue is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 4NQ 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 St Helens Avenue, Swansea, SA1 4NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 4NF, SA1 4LL, SA1 4NH, SA1 4NP, SA1 4LN, SA1 4LW, SA1 4LP, SA1 4NA, SA1 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 4NQ 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 4NQ, 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 4NQ 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 St Helens Avenue was 197.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
St Helens Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 St Helens Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £71,566 | 2025-05-27 | £73,117 |
| 161 St Helens Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2024-11-01 | £220,520 |
| 145 St Helens Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-10-16 | £250,975 |
| 162 St Helens Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-05-06 | £241,763 |
| 154 St Helens Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-14 | £203,978 |
SA1 4NQ 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 4NQ 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 | 447 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 539 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 658 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmill Primary School Trafalgar Place , Brynmill SA2 0BU | - not rated | 707 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 | 87 yd | |
| Victoria Park Kiosk | Victoria Park Kiosk, Victoria Park | 145 yd | |
| One Shoe Cafe | 1 King Edwards Road | 184 yd | |
| Truffle | 1a-1b King Edwards Road | 227 yd | |
| Hoo-Gah | 68 Brynymor Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill | 75-76 Brynymor Road | 247 yd | |
| Wig & Pen | 134-136 St Helens Road | 308 yd | |
| The Brynymor Hotel | 17 Brynymor Road | 337 yd | |
| The Westbourne | 1 Brynymor Road | 337 yd | |
| Bay View (pub part) | 400 Oystermouth Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium | 70 King Edwards Road | 246 yd | |
| Wangji Chinese Flavor | 87 Brynymor Road | 299 yd | |
| Pizza Napoli | 81 Brynymor Road | 299 yd | |
| Lebaz Ltd | 89 St Helens Road | 306 yd | |
| Adelinas Bar and Kitchen | Patti Pavilion, Gorse Lane | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 804 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | 1 Bryn Road | 952 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.