Kings Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8PY is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 2006-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8PY, SA1 8PG, SA1 8PL, SA1 8AH, SA1 8AW, SA1 8AJ, SA1 8AL, SA1 8AS, SA1 3XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8PY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 30.6% | 52% | 21.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 69.4% | 48% | -21.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 76.2% 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 | 66.8% | 76.2% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 38.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.3% | 15% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -29.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 7.8% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 65.3% | 51.5% | -13.8% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 26% | 37.4% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 12.5% | 5.8% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 3.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 3.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 68.2% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 16.8% | 0.5% | -16.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 8.7% | 21.5% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 20.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 63.5% | 55.9% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 14.6% | 3.6% | -11.0% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, just 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 48.5% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 30.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 10.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63% | 49.5% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 19.2% | 10.6% | -8.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 12.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 22.7% | 17.7% | 1.9% | 20.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 18.6% | 0.3% | 18.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Road was 78.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% lower than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kings Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 302nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 29 Altamar Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2023-01-27 | £90,958 |
| Flat 149 Altamar Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2019-02-28 | £221,924 |
| Flat 142 Altamar Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-02-08 | £223,842 |
| Flat 4 Altamar Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2018-08-28 | £101,565 |
| Flat 26 Altamar Kings Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2018-08-17 | £180,278 |
SA1 8PY 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 8PY 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 | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 57 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 659 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Helen's Primary School Vincent Street , SA1 3TY | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 1,836 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Americanos | Prince of Wales Dock, Altamar, Kings Road | 96 yd | |
| One J Shed Dining Ltd | Unit 1-2 J-shed | 118 yd | |
| The Welsh House | Unit 5, J Shed, Kings Road | 118 yd | |
| Rasoi Waterfront | Unit 3 And 4, J Shed, Kings Road | 156 yd | |
| Elior Catering | Admiral Group House, 1 Langdon Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Yacht and Sub Aqua Club | Swansea Yacht & Sub Aqua Club, East Burrows Road | 404 yd | |
| Swansea Dockers Club | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 473 yd | |
| Schooner Bar and Cafe | 4 Prospect Place | 514 yd | |
| Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, Gloucester Place | 557 yd | |
| Pump House | Pump House Quay | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Riverside Fish Bar | 7 Thomas Street | 474 yd | |
| Raj Kitchen@Dockers | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 482 yd | |
| Hilton | 72 Port Tennant Road | 507 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 78 Port Tennant Road | 595 yd | |
| Great Wall | 61 Port Tennant Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 407 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 414 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 915 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 942 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 959 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.92 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.42 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.