Pembroke Street is in Manselton, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 8PU is located in the Cwmbwrla electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pembroke Street, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 8AN, SA5 8AW, SA5 8PX, SA5 8PR, SA5 8PT, SA5 8AP, SA5 8QB, SA5 8AR, SA5 8PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 8PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 39.4% | 39.3% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 42.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 48.3% | 44.4% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.4% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 16% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 26.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 8.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 9.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.5% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 23.4% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembroke Street was 103.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% higher than the Cwmbwrla average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pembroke Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Cwmbwrla and the 205th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Pembroke Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2025-09-05 | £282,500 |
| 13 Pembroke Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2022-07-29 | £195,493 |
| 26 Pembroke Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-08 | £253,163 |
| 1 Pembroke Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-11-05 | £162,833 |
| 9 Pembroke Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2013-06-28 | £234,045 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clwyd Community Primary School Eppynt Road , Penlan SA5 7AZ | - not rated | 741 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bryn Tawe Heol Gywrosydd , Penlan SA5 7BU | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manselton Youth Group | Manselton Community Centre, Elgin Street | 399 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Mecca Bingo, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 632 yd | |
| Kaths Korner Kafe | 87b Robert Street | 639 yd | |
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 886 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Parc Cwmdu | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maltsters Arms | 88 Pentregethin Road | 539 yd | |
| The Coracle | The Coracle, Conway Road | 564 yd | |
| Manselton Hotel | 1-2 Penfilia Road | 592 yd | |
| Travellers Well Inn | 554 Carmarthen Road | 688 yd | |
| Three Sisters (Bar) | Mansel Terrace | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden | 101 Cecil Street | 428 yd | |
| Pepinos Pizza | 18 Conway Road | 536 yd | |
| Kings Fish Bar | 26a Conway Road | 550 yd | |
| Cwmbwrla Bakehouse | 93 Stepney Street | 576 yd | |
| Shahin Tandoori | 30 Cae Bricks Road | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Unit 2 Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 897 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Parc Cwmdu, Carmarthen Road | 897 yd | |
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 980 yd | |
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 1,043 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.