Cupid Way Abertawe, Swansea
41 addresses across 2 postcodes (SA1), about 80 m long. USRN 39108472.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (B: 33).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 40 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsway Surgery, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 6% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 552 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2022 | 12 SA1 3BU | Other | £4,900,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Flat (33). Built: 2022 (33).
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: 2.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- Presbytery at Catholic Church of St David, grade II
- St. David's Priory Catholic Church, grade II
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 51 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 39 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 39 at low risk.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| SA1 3BU | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 34 |
| SA1 3BW | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 7 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA1 3BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Mary`s Church 2 Swansea | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand D | 250 m |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Salubrious Place Car Park | 200 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ionity Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 48.3 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsway Surgery | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Craddock Street Dental Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Singleton Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Central Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Santander ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,490 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,580 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,510 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Midland Bank, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m north. 114 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 11 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m north |
| Royal Institution of South Wales (Swansea Museum) Boundary Walls & Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m east |
| Royal Institution of South Wales (Swansea Museum) | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m east |
| Swansea Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 350 m north |
| Swansea Castle | Scheduled monument | 370 m north |
| Original Swansea Castle | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| St. James's Gardens and Crescent | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Victoria Park, Swansea | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Foxhole River Staithes | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Kilvey Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Queen's Dock | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Traeth Abertawe | Beach | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Crymlyn Bog | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Cwmgelli | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 35 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 41 |
40 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 Helen's Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 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 |
| Christchurch Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sea View Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Thomas Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St Josephs Cathedral Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Waun Wen School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.g.g. Brynymor Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Townhill Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Hafod Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Danygraig Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Leisure LC Swansea SA1 3ST | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Yo! To Go! SA1 3RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Pizza Express SA1 3RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Rowe’s Cornish Bakers SA1 3RA | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd SA1 3RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Tesco SA1 3RA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 120 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Travelodge SA1 3LQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Iceland Foods PLC SA1 3LG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 130 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Swansea Lazerzone Limited SA1 3LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Mar 2025 |
| Cartrefi Cymru@The Social Bean SA1 3LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Saint Hugo SA1 3LP | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist SA1 3QW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2022 |
| El Fuego SA1 3NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Orka SA1 3LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| St Marys Church Cafe SA1 3LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 |
| Shoplifting | 138 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 |
| Public order | 62 |
| Other theft | 25 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Possession of weapons | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (211); On or near Garden Street (76); On or near Princess Way (59); On or near Albert Row (58); On or near St David'S Place (43).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 6% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 45% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Orka (restaurant/cafe/canteen, SA1 3LW) now 4 Good, was 3 Generally satisfactory (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Albert Row · St David's Place · Thomas Street · Garden Street · St David's Place · Princess Way · St Mary's Square · Salubrious Place · York Street · St Mary Street · Wellington Street · Victoria Quay
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.