Benthall Place is in St Thomas, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8AY is located in the St Thomas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benthall Place, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8DJ, SA1 8BA, SA1 8AU, SA1 8DL, SA1 8BE, SA1 8AZ, SA1 8BH, SA1 8BG, SA1 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8AY is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 51.3% | 46.2% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 53.8% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 39.3% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 28.3% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 16.2% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 10.5% | -5.7% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 30.6% | 38.4% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 28% | 32.4% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 16.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 15.9% | 8.2% | -7.7% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 8AY this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.1% | 33% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.6% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.8% | 25.7% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 89.8% | -8.9% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 93.1% | 81.1% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 81.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benthall Place was 123.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benthall Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 162nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Benthall Place, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-10-30 | £137,242 |
| 12 Benthall Place, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-06-30 | £127,725 |
| 10 Benthall Place, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-11-24 | £85,438 |
| 11 Benthall Place, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2022-10-07 | £178,535 |
| 20 Benthall Place, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2022-07-14 | £135,363 |
SA1 8AY 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 8AY area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 368 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 761 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 1,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Grind SA1 | Ethos Building, Kings Road | 458 yd | |
| Elior Catering | Admiral Group House, 1 Langdon Road | 475 yd | |
| Rasoi Waterfront | Unit 3 And 4, J Shed, Kings Road | 529 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub c/o Sainsburys Swansea | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 532 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Ltd | Parc Tawe | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | 98-99 Pentreguinea Road | 148 yd | |
| Swansea Dockers Club | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 213 yd | |
| Hippos | 207 High Street | 652 yd | |
| Elysium Bar | 210 High Street | 664 yd | |
| Schooner Bar and Cafe | 4 Prospect Place | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Kitchen@Dockers | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 208 yd | |
| The New Riverside Fish Bar | 7 Thomas Street | 230 yd | |
| Hilton | 72 Port Tennant Road | 610 yd | |
| Wing'd It Ltd | 209 High Street | 663 yd | |
| New Ichiban Japanese Restaurant | 206a High Street | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 490 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 506 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 532 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 888 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 1,014 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 | 192 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.