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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47.8%50.6%2.8% 51.0% -0.4%
Male52.2%49.4%-2.8% 49.0% 0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.8%24%-5.8% 37.9% -13.9%
Married: Opposite sex43.8%48.4%4.6% 44.2% 4.2%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.1% 0.8%
Separated2.2%2.8%0.6% 2.2% 0.6%
Divorced16.2%13.4%-2.8% 9.1% 4.3%
Widowed7.4%10.6%3.2% 6.1% 4.5%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health38.8%28.4%-10.4% 48.4% -20.0%
Good health30.1%40.7%10.6% 33.6% 7.1%
Fair health17.4%21.6%4.2% 12.7% 8.9%
Bad health9.7%5.9%-3.8% 4.0% 1.9%
Very bad health4%3.4%-0.6% 1.2% 2.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications32.7%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 Levels8.5%6%-2.5% 13.4% -7.4%
Apprenticeship9.9%9.2%-0.7% 5.3% 3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.3%16.6%6.3% 16.9% -0.3%
Degree or Similar14.7%22.1%7.4% 33.8% -11.7%
Other7%6%-1.0% 2.8% 3.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3.3%5.1%1.8% 1.1% 4.0%
Chinese2.3%1.7%-0.6% 0.7% 1.0%
Indian0.3%2.5%2.2% 3.1% -0.6%
Pakistani0.3%0.4%0.1% 2.7% -2.3%
Other Asian0%2.1%2.1% 1.6% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.4%0.4% 0.8% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.4%0.1% 0.8% -0.4%
White92.3%83.1%-9.2% 81.4% 1.7%
Arab0.3%1.3%1.0% 0.6% 0.7%
Other0.3%3%2.7% 1.6% 1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91%78.4%-12.6% 83.2% -4.8%
European Union3.3%6.4%3.1% 6.1% 0.3%
Rest of Europe0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.8% 1.3%
Africa0%0.8%0.8% 2.7% -1.9%
Middle East and Asia4.7%10.6%5.9% 5.6% 5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%1.7%1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK89.3%78.4%-10.9% 83.2% -4.8%
10+ Years2.7%11%8.3% 9.8% 1.2%
5-10 Years1%3.8%2.8% 2.9% 0.9%
2-5 Years2%2.1%0.1% 2.2% -0.1%
Less than 2 years5%4.7%-0.3% 1.9% 2.8%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74.2% 76.7% -2.5%
Ireland1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Germany0.4% 0.2% 0.2%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Portugal1.3% 0.5% 0.8%
Poland2.1% 1.3% 0.8%
Other EU countries2.1% 1.5% 0.6%
Turkey1.3% 0.1% 1.2%
Other Europe0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Middle East0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Southern Asia0.8% 1.2% -0.4%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Central and South America0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held11.7% 13.5% -1.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.3% 37.2% -1.9%
Christian50.6% 46.2% 4.4%
Muslim8.9% 6.5% 2.4%
Not answered5.1% 6.0% -0.9%

Safety

Is Lamberts Road dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,400
Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SA1 8QW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Lamberts Road are based on 106 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swansea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lamberts Road, Swansea, SA1 8QW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA1 8QW

Average Price
£151,270
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£151,270
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lamberts Road

Average Price
£496,547
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£149,677
Other
£36,917,898

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lamberts Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 117 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£115,0002025-10-01 £115,000
Flat 311 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£190,0002025-06-27 £192,257
Flat 407 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£157,2502025-02-07 £160,710
Flat 213 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£113,0002024-10-04 £112,559
Flat 11 Mariners Court Lamberts Road, Swansea, Swansea
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£105,0002024-09-02 £105,206
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA1 8QW

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Retired98
Full-Time Employee38
Part-Time Employee18
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Student (economically inactive)16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Unemployed7
Other5
Looking after home or family5
Self-Employed4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Human health and social work activities13
Transport and storage9
Manufacturing8
Financial and insurance activities8
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Other5
Professional, scientific and technical activities5
Information and communication4
Education4
Administrative and support service activities4
Real estate activities2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Juniper Tree Coffee LoungeWaterfront Community Church, Langdon Road121 yd
StarbucksVillage Hotel and Leisure Club, Langdon Road121 yd
Vee's Cafe132 Port Tennant Road150 yd
One Sixty Coffee Bar160 Port Tennant Road179 yd
Limitless Trampoline ParkUnit E1 SA1 Business Park349 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Waterfront BeefeaterLangdon Road361 yd
Union InnUnion Inn, 223 Port Tennant Road502 yd
Swansea Dockers ClubSwansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street588 yd
Naval and Military ClubYsgol Street601 yd
The Ship Inn98-99 Pentreguinea Road762 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Great Wall61 Port Tennant Road94 yd
Eastern Express78 Port Tennant Road113 yd
Hilton72 Port Tennant Road148 yd
Port Tennant Fish & Chips Limited162 Port Tennant Road150 yd
Raj Kitchen@DockersSwansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street690 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco ExpressSwansea University Bay Campus283 yd
Sainsburys Supermarkets PlcSainsbury's, Quay Parade871 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA1 8QW postcode.

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed49 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed9.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed30 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.