Bargemans Row Abertawe / Swansea, Swansea
1 address across 1 postcode (SA1), about 80 m long. USRN 39106863.
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Swansea costs £2,238 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 50% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 280 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsway Surgery, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 6% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 338 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Swansea in 2026-27: Band D £2,238 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,741 | £1,990 | £2,238 | £2,736 | £3,233 | £3,730 | £4,477 | £5,223 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 1,750 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 6 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA1 2EU | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 280 m |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St. David’s Student Roost Parc Tawe | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand X | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking space on New Cut Road, SA1 | 290 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 48.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsway Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Craddock Street Dental Surgery | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Cefn Coed Hospital | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Swansea Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cocktails Off Licence, Hafod | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.1 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Parc yr Hafod 1.9 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 360 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 10 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bethesda Baptist Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m north-west. 69 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m north-west |
| Ebenezer Baptist Chapel, | Listed building, Grade II* | 240 m south-west |
| Ebenezer Baptist Chapel Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 250 m south-west |
| Glynn Vivian Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Foxhole River Staithes | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Original Swansea Castle | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Swansea Castle | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| St. James's Gardens and Crescent | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Cwmdonkin Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kilvey Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Queen's Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Cwmgelli | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Crymlyn Bog | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Traeth Abertawe | Beach | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-west |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 1 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swansea: see them on the Swansea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Cathedral Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Hafod Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Waun Wen School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sea View Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Thomas Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Terrace Road Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pentrehafod School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Burlais Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Helen's Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Townhill Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brynhyfryd Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Danygraig Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Aid Buddies SA1 1NT | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2019 |
| Old Duke Inn SA1 1NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2018 |
| Full Moon SA1 1NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2015 |
| Bossman SA1 1NE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Matt's Cafe SA1 1LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Cafe Cwtch@Swansea Business School SA1 1JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Palace Theatre Cafe SA1 2EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| eed to keep adding and updati SA1 2DN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Dyfatty Junction Community Spaces (Kitchen) SA1 1LZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Best Kebabs SA1 1LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2026 |
| Hundal convenience stores ltd SA1 1LN | Retailers - other | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ysgol Crug Glas SA1 1QA | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Cafe Cwtch SA1 1QA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 8 May 2026 |
| Rail Gourmet UK Ltd SA1 1NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Costa Coffee SA1 1NU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
| Public order | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 |
| Drugs | 25 |
| Other theft | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Matthew Street (59); On or near Swan Street (41); On or near Stryd Fawr (40); On or near New Cut Road (38); On or near Bethesda Street (35).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 6% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 2% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 79% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 36% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 27% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 34% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA1 2EU: 1 address of 6 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Jockey Street · John Street · Prince of Wales Road · Bethesda Street · High Street · Powell Street · Swan Street · New Cut Road · Rothwell Road · Thomas Row · Matthew Street · Coles Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.