David Williams Terrace is in Port Tennant, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8NW 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 David Williams Terrace, Port Tennant, Swansea, SA1 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8NS, SA1 8NR, SA1 8NT, SA1 8NU, SA1 8NN, SA1 8NP, SA1 8NY, SA1 8DE, SA1 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 8NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.7% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 8NW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 43% | 56.1% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 21.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -23.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 8.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 39.6% | 38.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 24.2% | 33.4% | 9.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 14.4% | 8.3% | -6.1% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 8NW this area, 37.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 55.3% | 37.6% | -17.7% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.2% | 16.4% | 12.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.3% | 18.6% | 12.3% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.2% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 87.9% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 91.1% | 84% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 84.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 33.4% | 13.5% | 19.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.3% | 37.2% | 22.1% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around David Williams Terrace was 197.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.9% higher than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
David Williams Terrace has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 73rd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 David Williams Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,888 | 2024-05-31 | £145,212 |
| 46 David Williams Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-04-25 | £135,342 |
| 64 David Williams Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2022-03-16 | £147,976 |
| 42 David Williams Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2005-06-29 | £71,239 |
| 46 David Williams Terrace, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £77,777 | 2005-02-23 | £149,735 |
SA1 8NW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 8NW 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 | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 739 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 | 1,609 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrechwyth Primary School Bonymaen Road , Pentrechwyth SA1 7AP | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd's R.C. Primary School Jersey Road , Bonymaen SA1 7DG | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Hengoed Community School Caldicot Road , Winch Wen SA1 7HX | - not rated | 2,347 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serren Cafe (Car Wash) | Fabian Way | 449 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd, Fabian Way | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mile End Inn | 105-107 Fabian Way | 449 yd | |
| Naval and Military Club | Ysgol Street | 830 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 223 Port Tennant Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon GD Box | 158 Danygraig Road | 421 yd | |
| Port Tennant Kebab and Pizza | 1 Wern Fawr Road | 613 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 | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.