Walter Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 5QQ 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 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 5NW, SA1 6BW, SA1 6BL, SA1 5PN, SA1 5RE, SA1 5PW, SA1 4HT, SA1 5QF, SA1 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 5QQ is primarily male, with 63.7% 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 | 38.8% | 36.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -14.7% |
| Male | 61.2% | 63.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 14.7% |
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 5QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 72.9% 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 | 75.2% | 72.9% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 35.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 12.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -31.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.7% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 54.6% | 47.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 13.6% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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 | 8.6% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 5% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 32.8% | 38.2% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 21.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 36.1% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.9% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 80.6% | 71.5% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 78% | 73.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 12% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 74.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walter Road was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walter Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 369th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 33.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-06-19 | £172,152 |
| 105 Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £271,250 | 2022-08-12 | £275,838 |
| 113 Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2021-11-23 | £157,186 |
| 109 Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-12-20 | £221,380 |
| 111 Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £135,900 | 2017-07-18 | £209,255 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 5QQ 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) | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 163 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 493 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 594 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 693 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramruay Chang Thai Cuisine | 33 Walter Road | 50 yd | |
| Shiraz Restaurant | 29 Walter Road | 92 yd | |
| Fat Toro Ltd | 27 Walter Road | 99 yd | |
| La Parmigiana | 7 Duke Street | 103 yd | |
| The Crazy Baker | 8 Duke Street | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel | 30 Walter Road | 86 yd | |
| Brunswick Arms | 3 Duke Street | 103 yd | |
| Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 152 St Helens Road | 294 yd | |
| Swansea Bridge Club | 22 St James Gardens | 380 yd | |
| The Brynymor Hotel | 17 Brynymor Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sichuan Savour | 34 Walter Road | 50 yd | |
| Final Foods Ltd | 8 Duke Street | 106 yd | |
| Pizzaboyz | 130 Walter Road | 160 yd | |
| The Indian Street kitchen Swansea | 16 Walter Road | 209 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 7a-9a Humphrey Street | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 148 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 1,061 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 1,086 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.