Lamberts Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8QW is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lamberts Road, Swansea, SA1 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8QH, SA1 8QS, SA1 8JG, SA1 8RG, SA1 8QY, SA1 8JQ, SA1 8JF, SA1 8HQ, SA1 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 8QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 24% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 (69.1%) 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 | 38.8% | 28.4% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 40.7% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 21.6% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around SA1 8QW this area, 28.1% 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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 28.1% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.1% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.3% | 83.1% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 1.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 78.4% 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% | 78.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 78.4% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 11% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lamberts Road was 92.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.5% higher than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lamberts Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 234th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 117 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-10-01 | £115,000 |
| Flat 311 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-27 | £192,257 |
| Flat 407 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,250 | 2025-02-07 | £160,710 |
| Flat 213 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2024-10-04 | £112,559 |
| Flat 11 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-09-02 | £105,206 |
SA1 8QW 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 retired residents living in SA1 8QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 8QW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 695 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 2,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Tree Coffee Lounge | Waterfront Community Church, Langdon Road | 121 yd | |
| Starbucks | Village Hotel and Leisure Club, Langdon Road | 121 yd | |
| Vee's Cafe | 132 Port Tennant Road | 150 yd | |
| One Sixty Coffee Bar | 160 Port Tennant Road | 179 yd | |
| Limitless Trampoline Park | Unit E1 SA1 Business Park | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Beefeater | Langdon Road | 361 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 223 Port Tennant Road | 502 yd | |
| Swansea Dockers Club | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 588 yd | |
| Naval and Military Club | Ysgol Street | 601 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | 98-99 Pentreguinea Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall | 61 Port Tennant Road | 94 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 78 Port Tennant Road | 113 yd | |
| Hilton | 72 Port Tennant Road | 148 yd | |
| Port Tennant Fish & Chips Limited | 162 Port Tennant Road | 150 yd | |
| Raj Kitchen@Dockers | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 283 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc | Sainsbury's, Quay Parade | 871 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.