Kings Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8AL is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8AJ, SA1 8AH, SA1 8PG, SA1 8PP, SA1 8PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8AL is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 44.5% | 46.8% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53.2% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 60% | 42.1% | -17.9% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.5% | 28.4% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.6%) 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 | 59.2% | 38.8% | -20.4% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 22.3% | 22.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -10.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 17.4% | 7.0% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 13.5% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 26.8% | 10.4% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 7.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 12.6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 36.8% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.8% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 73% | 79.6% | 6.6% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Arab | 9% | 1.1% | -7.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80.3% 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 | 74.9% | 80.3% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -2.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 9.7% | -7.8% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.9% | 80% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 279.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 208.8% higher than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 41st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 152 South Quay Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-08-02 | £170,167 |
| Apartment 150 South Quay Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2024-07-15 | £134,769 |
| Apartment 128 South Quay Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2024-07-05 | £172,545 |
| Apartment 147 South Quay Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-02-20 | £174,789 |
| Apartment 111 South Quay Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-12-15 | £139,505 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 8AL 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Community Primary School Grenfell Park Road , St Thoma's SA1 8EY | - not rated | 730 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 2,083 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Tawe | 1 Kings Road | 157 yd | |
| Bar Americanos | Prince of Wales Dock, Altamar, Kings Road | 235 yd | |
| Juniper Tree Coffee Lounge | Waterfront Community Church, Langdon Road | 346 yd | |
| Starbucks | Village Hotel and Leisure Club, Langdon Road | 346 yd | |
| One J Shed Dining Ltd | Unit 1-2 J-shed | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Beefeater | Langdon Road | 607 yd | |
| Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club | Swansea Yacht & Sub Aqua Club, East Burrows Road | 632 yd | |
| Swansea Dockers Club | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 641 yd | |
| Pump House | Pump House Quay | 751 yd | |
| Schooner Bar and Cafe | 4 Prospect Place | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | 72 Port Tennant Road | 476 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 78 Port Tennant Road | 538 yd | |
| Great Wall | 61 Port Tennant Road | 555 yd | |
| Port Tennant Fish & Chips Limited | 162 Port Tennant Road | 603 yd | |
| The New Riverside Fish Bar | 7 Thomas Street | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 454 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 655 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 67 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.