Rhondda Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6ET 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 Rhondda Street, Swansea, SA1 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6EY, SA1 6JE, SA1 6HA, SA1 6HP, SA1 6JF, SA1 6EL, SA1 6EU, SA1 6EN, SA1 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 6ET is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 35.5% | 46.1% | 10.6% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 64.5% | 53.9% | -10.6% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 6ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.6% 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 | 74.3% | 67.6% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 29.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.3% | 21% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -23.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 12.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.7% | 27.4% | -15.3% | 16.9% | 10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 38% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 88.2% | 77.6% | -10.6% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 5.3% | 4.5% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 84.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 84.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rhondda Street was 239.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rhondda Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 48th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Rhondda Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2025-10-13 | £168,000 |
| 74 Rhondda Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-08-08 | £99,177 |
| 87 Rhondda Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-07-01 | £185,857 |
| 70 Rhondda Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-12-20 | £105,859 |
| 77 Rhondda Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £168,750 | 2024-07-01 | £181,114 |
SA1 6ET 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 6ET 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) | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 58 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 208 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 623 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 923 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanwich Tikka House | 19 Mansel Street | 389 yd | |
| Red Sea Restaurant | 15 Mansel Street | 404 yd | |
| Dreamy Hill Coffee | 13 Mansel Street | 410 yd | |
| Desi Swaag | 2 The Kingsway | 454 yd | |
| Fat Toro Ltd | 27 Walter Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcliffe Social Club | 93 Heathfield | 141 yd | |
| Ty Tawe | 9 Christina Street | 377 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 30 Walter Road | 479 yd | |
| PlanB | 1 Northampton Lane | 484 yd | |
| The Potters Wheel | The Potters Wheel, 85-86 The Kingsway | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 73 Hanover Street | 292 yd | |
| Theo's Fish Bar | 73 Mount Pleasant | 315 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 7a-9a Humphrey Street | 318 yd | |
| Raj Kitchen Express | 38 Mansel Street | 326 yd | |
| GGz | 38 Mansel Street | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 387 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 886 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 936 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 1,015 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Albert Row | 1,030 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 | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.