Water Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA4 8RL is primarily male, with 57.9% 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	49.2%	42.1%	-7.1%	51.0%	-8.9%
Male	50.8%	57.9%	7.1%	49.0%	8.9%

Partnership Status

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 SA4 8RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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	40.7%	48.3%	7.6%	37.9%	10.4%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	30.1%	-5.1%	44.2%	-14.1%
Separated	6.2%	2.1%	-4.1%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	11.7%	14.7%	3.0%	9.1%	5.6%
Widowed	6.2%	4.9%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.9%	52%	6.1%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	32.4%	29.9%	-2.5%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	14.6%	14.7%	0.1%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	4.9%	2.8%	-2.1%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	2.2%	0.6%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

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 20.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.2%	26.8%	-8.4%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.6%	12.7%	-3.9%	9.6%	3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	7.6%	11.3%	3.7%	13.4%	-2.1%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	8.5%	2.3%	5.3%	3.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	20.4%	5.9%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	17.2%	20.4%	3.2%	33.8%	-13.4%
Other	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.5%	5.1%	4.6%	0.7%	4.4%
Pakistani	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.8%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	90.3%	92.7%	2.4%	81.4%	11.3%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	94.9%	1.4%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	3.8%	0.6%	-3.2%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	2.8%	0.1%	5.6%	-2.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	95.5%	2.5%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.4%	3.4%	9.8%	-6.4%
5-10 Years	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	70.6%	76.7%	-6.1%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Italy	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
No passport held	26%	13.5%	12.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	65.2%	37.2%	28.0%
Christian	30.9%	46.2%	-15.3%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Water Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Water Street was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Pontarddulais average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Water Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Pontarddulais and the 250th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

🔎 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. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,700

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SA4 8RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 6/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Water Street are based on 37 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 Water Street, Pontarddulais, Swansea, SA4 8RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA4 8RL

Average Price
£178,157

Semi-Detached
£202,849

Terraced
£157,018

Detached
£214,466

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£181,857

Estimated Average Property Prices for Water Street

Average Price
£171,927

Semi-Detached
£193,170

Terraced
£153,846

Detached
£218,287

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£186,044

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Water Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Dulais House Water Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2024-09-12	£288,759
8 Water Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-06-06	£206,787
7 Water Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£123,000	2024-05-17	£133,867
11 Water Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2023-09-29	£150,556
Riverside Water Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-06-30	£149,479

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA4 8RL

Employment

SA4 8RL area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 15% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	50
Retired	22
Unemployed	21
Part-Time Employee	16
Self-Employed	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Education	10
Construction	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pontarddulais Comprehensive School Caecerrig Road , Pontarddulais SA4 8PD	- not rated	600 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Hendy C.P. Mixed School Iscoed Road , Hendy SA4 0XD	- not rated	668 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryniago Lower James Street , Pontarddulais SA4 8JA	- not rated	746 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pontarddulais Primary School Upper James Street , Pontarddulais SA4 8JD	- not rated	991 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pengelli Primary School Station Road , Grovesend SA4 4GY	- not rated	3,302 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	Distance
Pontardulais Town Council	45 St Teilo Street	135 yd
Y Bocs Bwyd	110 St Teilo Street	138 yd
The Dulais Cafe	132 St Teilo Street	178 yd
Motley Pie & Coffee	32 St Teilo Street	229 yd
Pauly's	28 Dulais Road	240 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pontardulais Conservative Club	9 St Michaels Avenue	129 yd
Wheatsheaf Hotel	36-38 St Teilo Street	209 yd
Pontardulais Workingmens Club	11-13 St Teilo Street	292 yd
Pontarddulais Cricket Club	Pontarddulais Cricket Club, Tyn Y Bonau Road	506 yd
Pontarddulais RFC	56 Oakfield Street	535 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hot Wok	96 St Teilo Street	100 yd
Double Luck Chinese Takeaway	104 St Teilo Street	100 yd
McDoner	106 St Teilo Street	145 yd
Chilli Lounge	43 St Teilo Street	157 yd
Golden Palace	126 St Teilo Street	178 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Stores Ltd	1 New Road		183 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA4 8RL postcode.

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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	68.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	61.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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