Langdon Road is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 8RB is located in the Waterfront electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 2012-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 8RA, SA1 8RE, SA1 8RD, SA1 8RF, SA1 8JU, SA1 8JN, SA1 8RG, SA1 8JT, SA1 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 8RB is primarily male, with 57.6% 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 | 47.8% | 42.4% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -8.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 57.6% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 8.6% |
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% | 40.8% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 45.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 6.1% | -10.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 2.2% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 38.8% | 64.7% | 25.9% | 48.4% | 16.3% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 28.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 5.8% | -11.6% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 1.3% | -8.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8RB this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 9.7% | -23.0% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 3.6% | -13.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.9% | 4% | -5.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 51.6% | 36.9% | 33.8% | 17.8% |
| Other | 7% | 1.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% 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% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 9.4% | 7.1% | 0.7% | 8.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.3% | 79% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 76.8% 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% | 76.8% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 15.1% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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% | 76.8% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.4% | 76.7% | 4.7% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langdon Road was 116.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.8% higher than the St Thomas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langdon Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in St Thomas and the 177th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226 Langdon Road, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-12-19 | £307,214 |
| 200 Langdon Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £324,500 | 2024-12-09 | £343,514 |
| 232 Langdon Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2024-11-08 | £342,735 |
| 222 Langdon Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £199,600 | 2022-06-30 | £221,460 |
| 232 Langdon Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-27 | £354,212 |
SA1 8RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8RB 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danygraig Primary School Ysgol Street , Port Tennant SA1 8LE | - not rated | 424 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 | 794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentrechwyth Primary School Bonymaen Road , Pentrechwyth SA1 7AP | - not rated | 2,290 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 | 2 yd | |
| One Sixty Coffee Bar | 160 Port Tennant Road | 279 yd | |
| Vee's Cafe | 132 Port Tennant Road | 308 yd | |
| Juniper Tree Coffee Lounge | Waterfront Community Church, Langdon Road | 356 yd | |
| Starbucks | Village Hotel and Leisure Club, Langdon Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Beefeater | Langdon Road | 14 yd | |
| Union Inn | Union Inn, 223 Port Tennant Road | 238 yd | |
| Naval and Military Club | Ysgol Street | 329 yd | |
| Mile End Inn | 105-107 Fabian Way | 860 yd | |
| Swansea Dockers Club | Swansea Dockers Club, Delhi Street | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Tennant Fish & Chips Limited | 162 Port Tennant Road | 308 yd | |
| Great Wall | 61 Port Tennant Road | 390 yd | |
| Eastern Express | 78 Port Tennant Road | 446 yd | |
| Hilton | 72 Port Tennant Road | 498 yd | |
| Port Tennant Kebab and Pizza | 1 Wern Fawr Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Swansea University Bay Campus | 627 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 214.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.