Mansel Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 5UD 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 Mansel Street, Swansea, SA1 5UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 1EB, SA1 5SQ, SA1 5SN, SA1 5TS, SA1 5TN, SA1 5TF, SA1 5TL, SA1 5TE, SA1 5SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 5UD is primarily male, with 59.4% 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 | 37.5% | 40.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -10.4% |
| Male | 62.5% | 59.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 10.4% |
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 5UD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 87.9% 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 | 65.5% | 87.9% | 22.4% | 37.9% | 50.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.5% | 7.2% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -37.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 3.6% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 50% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 31.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 9.6% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 5UD this area, 8% 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 | 15.6% | 8% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 3.1% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -8.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 54.2% | 37.1% | 16.9% | 37.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 25% | -4.5% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.5% | -11.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60% 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 | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 6.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 67.2% | 60% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -21.4% |
| Arab | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 57.8% | 63.3% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23% | 17.5% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 63.4% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 12.3% | -0.9% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 4.2% | -13.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 13.8% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 24.9% | 6.0% | 18.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mansel Street was 108.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.0% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mansel Street has the 53rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 192nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Mansel Street, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-10-16 | £108,588 |
SA1 5UD 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 5UD 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) | 261 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 543 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 648 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 656 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Christchurch (C.I.W.) Voluntary Aided Primary School Rodney Street , SA1 3UA | - not rated | 845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Swaag | 2 The Kingsway | 129 yd | |
| Nanwich Tikka House | 19 Mansel Street | 139 yd | |
| Red Sea Restaurant | 15 Mansel Street | 163 yd | |
| Dreamy Hill Coffee | 13 Mansel Street | 176 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 7 St Helens Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Tawe | 9 Christina Street | 71 yd | |
| The Potters Wheel | The Potters Wheel, 85-86 The Kingsway | 180 yd | |
| Sin City | 14-15 Dillwyn Street | 188 yd | |
| Heathcliffe Social Club | 93 Heathfield | 202 yd | |
| PlanB | 1 Northampton Lane | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Freakz | 29 Mansel Street | 16 yd | |
| GGz | 38 Mansel Street | 31 yd | |
| Raj Kitchen Express | 38 Mansel Street | 37 yd | |
| Oasis | 8 St Helens Road | 177 yd | |
| Topolis Pizza and Kebab House | 5 St Helens Road | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 345 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 642 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 650 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 706 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 951 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.