Area Information for Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ

Hanover Street in Swansea is in Wales. The postcode is within the Uplands ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Swansea West. This page combines information for the address Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SA1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SA1 6BQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Swansea
Ward Uplands
UK Parliamentary Constituency Swansea West * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Country Wales

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 53 property sales in Hanover Street, SA1 6BQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Uplands), and the South Wales Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 227 crimes were reported within half a mile of SA1 6BQ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ:

Woodlands Terrace, Swansea, SA1 6BR
White Street, Swansea, SA1 6BH
Constitution Hill, Swansea, SA1 6JL
Humphrey Street, Swansea, SA1 6BG
Crole Street, Swansea, SA1 6BL
Hanover Street, Swansea, SA1 6BN

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SA1 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 53 property sales in Hanover Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 7
Terraced 56
Flat (Purpose-Built) 45
Flat (Converted) 94
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 216
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 60% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 46
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 123
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 213

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 130
Two People 47
Three People 14
Four People 12
Five People 5
Six People 5
Seven People 2
8+ People 1
Total 216

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 130
Family Household 52
Other Household 34
Total 216

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 92
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 217

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around SA1 6BQ however is predominantly male (64%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).

Gender
Male 249
Female 142
Total 391

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. This section of the Uplands ward has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 20-30. This is most commonly seen in inner-city areas that have good entertainment facilities (bars, clubs, theatres etc.) that appeal to this younger demographic.

This type of distribution is also common in the vicinity of higher education facilities, in particular universities.

Age Groups
0-4 9
5-9 3
10-14 4
15-19 33
20-24 146
25-29 50
30-34 28
35-39 12
40-44 13
45-49 15
50-54 15
55-59 34
60-64 10
65-69 7
70-74 4
75-79 4
80-84 2
85+ 2
Total 391

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SA1 6BQ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 70% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 272
Married 54
Separated 7
Divorced 36
Widowed 4
Total 373

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 186
Good 132
Fair 53
Bad 16
Very Bad 3
Total 390

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 136
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 144
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 19
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11
No GCSEs or Equivalent 54
Other 7
Total 377

Welsh Language Embed This

The area around SA1 6BQ has a lower than average concentration of Welsh speakers - 6% of the resident population. Across Wales, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census.

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 23
Cannot Speak Welsh 360
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 39
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 344

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 72% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 282
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 20
Pakistani 6
Bangladeshi 22
Chinese 9
Other Asian 6
Black African 19
Black Caribbean 1
Arab 7
Other 9
Total 390

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 290
European Union 34
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 13
Middle East and Asia 47
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 6
Total 393

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 290
10+ Years 32
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 22
Less Than 2 Years 33
Total 391

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SA1 6BQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 277
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 31
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 27
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 3

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 217
Christian 78
Buddhist 4
Hindu 9
Jewish 0
Muslim 45
Sikh 0
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 32
Total 388

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Uplands ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 47% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 78
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 20
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 1
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 175
Retired 13
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 29
Other 15
Total 372

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 6
Professional Occupations 42
Associate Professional Occupations 23
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 13
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 7
Elementary Occupations 27
Total 148

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 29
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 41
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 16
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 15
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 36
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 36
Full-time Student 172
Total 372

Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ is within the Uplands policing neighbourhood, under the South Wales Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 227 crimes were reported within half a mile of SA1 6BQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 227 crimes committed near Hanover Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Uplands
Force Website: https://www.south-wales.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SA1 6BQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SA1 6BQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 14 closest railway stations to Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ. The nearest railway station is Swansea, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Swansea 0.7 miles
Gowerton 3.9 miles
Llansamlet 4.2 miles
Skewen 5.5 miles
Briton Ferry 6 miles
Baglan 6.3 miles
Neath 7 miles
Bynea 7.1 miles
Llangennech 7.2 miles
Pontarddulais 7.7 miles
Port Talbot Parkway 7.8 miles
Llanelli 9.5 miles
Pantyffynnon 12 miles
Ammanford 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ. The nearest is TERRACE ROAD PRIMARY SCHOOL, approximately 350 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ. The nearest is PENTREHAFOD SCHOOL, approximately 1.4 miles away.

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ. The nearest is Nicholl Street Medical Centre, approximately 310 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Hanover Street, Swansea, Wales, SA1 6BQ. The nearest is Swansea Cdat, approximately 320 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

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Broadband in SA1 6BQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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