Orchard Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 5AD is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Street, Swansea, SA1 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 5AS, SA1 5AE, SA1 1NZ, SA1 1LF, SA1 1NY, SA1 1HF, SA1 5LS, SA1 5HF, SA1 5LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 5AD is primarily male, with 57.2% 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 | 35.2% | 42.8% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 64.8% | 57.2% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.5% 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 | 47.2% | 64.5% | 17.3% | 37.9% | 26.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -31.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 33.7% | 16.1% | -17.6% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 18.2% | 35% | 16.8% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 29.1% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 17.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 10.1% |
| Very bad health | 13.9% | 4.4% | -9.5% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 26.8% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 28.5% | 17.5% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 88.5% | 80.6% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 68.7% 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 | 86.1% | 68.7% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 8.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 68.7% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 9.4% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 76.7% | -25.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 7.1% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Street was 1065.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 173.9% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 7th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 489.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.3%.
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.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 5AD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 55 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 704 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 797 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 866 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Thomas Community Primary School Grenfell Park Road , St Thoma's SA1 8EY | - not rated | 1,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Swan | 14-16 Orchard Street | 17 yd | |
| Jacks Kitchen | 5-6 High Street | 47 yd | |
| The New Slow Boat | 12 High Street | 47 yd | |
| Marley Vibes the taste of Jamaica | 10-11 High Street Arcade | 58 yd | |
| Awa | 8-14 College Street | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Storyteller | 40-42 Princess Way | 104 yd | |
| The Hanbury | 43 The Kingsway | 174 yd | |
| Elysium Bar | 210 High Street | 251 yd | |
| The Bunkhouse Swansea | 24 Park Street | 266 yd | |
| Hippos | 207 High Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Republic Limited | 4-6 College Street | 80 yd | |
| Thai Street Food | 34 Orchard Street | 133 yd | |
| Golden Swan | 28 Alexandra Road | 185 yd | |
| Ace's Desserts | 35 High Street | 195 yd | |
| New Ichiban Japanese Restaurant | 206a High Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 288 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 374 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 437 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 645 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 670 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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.