The Kingsway is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 5LA is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 5LE, SA1 3EN, SA1 5LG, SA1 3EP, SA1 3ES, SA1 5JY, SA1 3EW, SA1 5LF, SA1 5HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 5LA is primarily male, with 58.2% 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 | 35.9% | 41.8% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -9.2% |
| Male | 64.1% | 58.2% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 9.2% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 68.2% 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 | 70.6% | 68.2% | -2.4% | 37.9% | 30.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.8% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 49.1% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 29.5% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 20.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 2.6% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24.2% | 26.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | 9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 35.7% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| White | 68.6% | 60.2% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 69.9% | 64.4% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 13.1% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 13.4% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 64.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Kingsway was 747.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Kingsway has the 11th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 12th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 355.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 The Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2014-07-22 | £697,135 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 5LA 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) | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 596 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 716 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 824 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 942 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek flavours | 32 The Kingsway | 19 yd | |
| Wok and Roll | 7 Cradock Street | 34 yd | |
| Steak By Night | 10 Cradock Street | 67 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Baptist Church | Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, The Kingsway | 71 yd | |
| Subway | 21 Union Street | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlanB | 1 Northampton Lane | 77 yd | |
| The Bunkhouse Swansea | 24 Park Street | 96 yd | |
| The Hanbury | 43 The Kingsway | 154 yd | |
| Eli Jenkins | 24-25 Oxford Street | 208 yd | |
| The Potters Wheel | The Potters Wheel, 85-86 The Kingsway | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wokway | 68 The Kingsway | 87 yd | |
| Superstar Chinese Takeaway | 12 Mansel Street | 122 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 11 Mansel Street | 132 yd | |
| El Mercado | Unit 42a, Swansea Market, Oxford Street | 226 yd | |
| Greedy Fellas | 37b Swansea Market, Oxford Street | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 349 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 403 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 551 yd | |
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 654 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 676 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.