Freeman Street is in Brynhyfryd, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA5 9LW 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 Freeman Street, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, SA5 9LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA5 9LP, SA5 9JN, SA5 9JH, SA5 9LN, SA5 9JF, SA5 9LS, SA5 9JL, SA5 9JS, SA5 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA5 9LW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents 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 | 51% | 48.9% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49% | 51.1% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 33.6% | 36.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 41.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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% | 31.5% | -14.4% | 48.4% | -16.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 40.7% | 10.6% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 19.4% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
In the area around SA5 9LW this area, 30.2% 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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 30.2% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 8.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 16.4% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 20.3% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.7% | 84.2% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Other | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 93.4% | 86% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 85.7% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freeman Street was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Cwmbwrla average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freeman Street has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Cwmbwrla and the 361st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Freeman Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2025-07-10 | £50,232 |
| 2 Freeman Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-02-14 | £104,532 |
| 12 Freeman Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-10-31 | £199,733 |
| 44 Freeman Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,500 | 2024-10-07 | £211,678 |
| 30 Freeman Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-06-25 | £76,185 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentrehafod School Pentremawr Road , Hafod SA1 2NN | - not rated | 790 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gwyrosydd Primary Park Hill Terrace , Treboeth SA5 7DJ | - not rated | 892 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hafod Primary School Odo Street , Hafod SA1 2LT | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 1,221 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 449 | 449 Llangyfelach Road | 141 yd | |
| Cosy Cabin | 132 Eaton Road | 197 yd | |
| Easytan | 483 Llangyfelach Road | 238 yd | |
| Pizzeria Vesuvio | 200-201 Neath Road | 621 yd | |
| Kaths Korner Kafe | 87b Robert Street | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Arms | 423 Llangyfelach Road | 130 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | 7-9 Mysydd road | 303 yd | |
| The Alma Inn Swansea Ltd | 10 Bennett Street | 383 yd | |
| The Wern Inn | 48 Siloh Road | 394 yd | |
| Manselton Hotel | 1-2 Penfilia Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deshi Spice | 455 Llangyfelach Road | 130 yd | |
| Brynhyfryd Palace | 130 Eaton Road | 143 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab Swansea Limited | 2 Brynhyfryd Square, Penfilia Road | 229 yd | |
| Eaton Fish Bar | 137 Eaton Road | 286 yd | |
| Mandarin Packed Meals | 325 Llangyfelach Road | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd | 460 Llangyfelach Road | 185 yd | |
| Suga Foods & Wine | 313 Llangyfelach Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco express | 692 Llangyfelach Road | 1,026 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.