Norfolk Street is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6JB 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 Norfolk Street, Swansea, SA1 6JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6JA, SA1 6EU, SA1 6EX, SA1 6HB, SA1 6JH, SA1 6HU, SA1 6HT, SA1 6HZ, SA1 6HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA1 6JB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 44.6% | 48.2% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.8% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 6JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 66.2% 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 | 78.8% | 66.2% | -12.6% | 37.9% | 28.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 9.8% | 22.4% | 12.6% | 44.2% | -21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 | 54.7% | 46.6% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 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 | 11.4% | 13.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.7% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.1% | 27% | -15.1% | 16.9% | 10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 33.6% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.5% | 66.4% | -24.1% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 87.3% | 68.3% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 11.9% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 68.8% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 10.1% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Street was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 364th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Norfolk Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2025-04-09 | £94,570 |
| 126 Norfolk Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-21 | £102,457 |
| 120 Norfolk Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-06 | £132,324 |
| 117 Norfolk Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-03-15 | £113,593 |
| 145 Norfolk Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2023-02-24 | £93,487 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 6JB 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 | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 218 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 496 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 647 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 934 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 | 414 yd | |
| Shiraz Restaurant | 29 Walter Road | 414 yd | |
| Ramruay Chang Thai Cuisine | 33 Walter Road | 446 yd | |
| The Sandwich Box | 78 Pen Y Graig Road | 446 yd | |
| La Parmigiana | 7 Duke Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcliffe Social Club | 93 Heathfield | 256 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 30 Walter Road | 422 yd | |
| Brunswick Arms | 3 Duke Street | 494 yd | |
| Ty Tawe | 9 Christina Street | 509 yd | |
| Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd | 152 St Helens Road | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 73 Hanover Street | 268 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 7a-9a Humphrey Street | 287 yd | |
| Pizzaboyz | 130 Walter Road | 346 yd | |
| The Indian Street kitchen Swansea | 16 Walter Road | 381 yd | |
| Raj Kitchen Express | 38 Mansel Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 342 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 1,052 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 1,089 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 | 183.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.