Walter Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 5RS is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 5NG, SA1 5NF, SA1 5RQ, SA1 6BE, SA1 6BG, SA1 5RG, SA1 6AZ, SA1 5RW, SA1 5RT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 5RS is primarily male, with 67.6% 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% | 32.4% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -18.6% |
| Male | 65% | 67.6% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 18.6% |
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 5RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.7% 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 | 71.7% | 69.7% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -35.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (67.3%) 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 | 45.1% | 34.7% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 32.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 17.6% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 11.9% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 15.1% | 15.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 28.8% | 24.9% | -3.9% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 41.1% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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 | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 2.1% | -3.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 74.3% | 73.1% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 73.9% | 68.6% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.3% | 14.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 68.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 14.1% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walter Road was 540.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% higher than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Walter Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 16th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 37 Brunel Court Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-08-31 | £93,476 |
| Flat 17 Brunel Court Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-11-04 | £95,750 |
| Flat 16 Brunel Court Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2022-09-30 | £68,740 |
| Flat 24 Brunel Court Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2022-09-09 | £94,012 |
| Flat 29 Brunel Court Walter Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,500 | 2022-07-22 | £95,557 |
SA1 5RS 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 5RS 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 | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 346 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 391 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 518 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 753 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Toro Ltd | 27 Walter Road | 151 yd | |
| Shiraz Restaurant | 29 Walter Road | 156 yd | |
| Ramruay Chang Thai Cuisine | 33 Walter Road | 215 yd | |
| La Parmigiana | 7 Duke Street | 233 yd | |
| The Crazy Baker | 8 Duke Street | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Hotel | 30 Walter Road | 166 yd | |
| Heathcliffe Social Club | 93 Heathfield | 228 yd | |
| Brunswick Arms | 3 Duke Street | 233 yd | |
| Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 152 St Helens Road | 262 yd | |
| The New Wyndham | 3 Wyndham Street | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Street kitchen Swansea | 16 Walter Road | 50 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 7a-9a Humphrey Street | 64 yd | |
| Lucky House | 73 Hanover Street | 71 yd | |
| Pizzaboyz | 130 Walter Road | 74 yd | |
| Sichuan Savour | 34 Walter Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 87 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 883 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 892 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 893 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 | 101 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.