Baglan Street is in Port Tennant, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8JZ 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 Baglan Street, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8LB, SA1 8NA, SA1 8JX, SA1 8LA, SA1 8LF, SA1 8JY, SA1 8LZ, SA1 8LG, SA1 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8JZ is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 51.2% | 45% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 48.8% | 55% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 8JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 37.4% | 51.6% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 34.4% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48.3% | 48.1% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 33% | 5.3% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -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 | 33.9% | 25.8% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 7.8% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.6% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 27.9% | 17.1% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 88.4% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.5% 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% | 76.5% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.8% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 76.7% | -16.3% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baglan Street was 37.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baglan Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 286th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Baglan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-03-15 | £106,020 |
| 21 Baglan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-08-01 | £174,312 |
| 48 Baglan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2022-07-22 | £138,103 |
| 47 Baglan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-05-05 | £140,560 |
| 44 Baglan Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2021-10-29 | £183,052 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 8JZ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 190 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Thomas Community Primary School Grenfell Park Road , St Thoma's SA1 8EY | - not rated | 887 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrechwyth Primary School Bonymaen Road , Pentrechwyth SA1 7AP | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 2,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limitless Trampoline Park | Unit E1 SA1 Business Park | 384 yd | |
| One Sixty Coffee Bar | 160 Port Tennant Road | 392 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Fabian Way | 403 yd | |
| Vee's Cafe | 132 Port Tennant Road | 428 yd | |
| Serren Cafe (Car Wash) | Fabian Way | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval and Military Club | Ysgol Street | 157 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 223 Port Tennant Road | 166 yd | |
| The Waterfront Beefeater | Langdon Road | 374 yd | |
| Mile End Inn | 105-107 Fabian Way | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Tennant Kebab and Pizza | 1 Wern Fawr Road | 247 yd | |
| Golden Dragon GD Box | 158 Danygraig Road | 386 yd | |
| Port Tennant Fish & Chips Limited | 162 Port Tennant Road | 428 yd | |
| Great Wall | 61 Port Tennant Road | 535 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 78 Port Tennant Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 833 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 155.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.