Ffynone Drive is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6DD is located in the Uplands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffynone Drive, Swansea, SA1 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6DB, SA1 6DA, SA1 6DJ, SA2 0RE, SA1 6DH, SA1 6HY, SA1 6DE, SA1 6HX, SA1 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SA1 6DD is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 46.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SA1 6DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.6% | 43.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 40.3% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.1% | 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 | 44% | 48% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 34.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 19.6% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 46% | 47.7% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 83.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.6% 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 | 89.5% | 85.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.6% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffynone Drive was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffynone Drive has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 386th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ffynone Drive, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2025-07-25 | £412,391 |
| 32 Ffynone Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-03-28 | £81,219 |
| 20 Ffynone Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-09-04 | £398,688 |
| 20 Ffynone Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-01-29 | £363,497 |
| 14 Ffynone Drive, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2020-12-17 | £359,793 |
SA1 6DD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 6DD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ffynone House School Trust 36 St James's Crescent , Uplands SA1 6DR | - not rated | 280 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 542 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 593 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakleigh House School 38 Penlan Crescent , Uplands SA2 0RL | - not rated | 826 yd | Welsh establishment | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Asylum Seekers Support Group | St James Church Parish Centre | 307 yd | |
| G&P Afro Restaurant | 67 Walter Road | 389 yd | |
| Ramruay Chang Thai Cuisine | 33 Walter Road | 421 yd | |
| Shiraz Restaurant | 29 Walter Road | 447 yd | |
| Fat Toro Ltd | 27 Walter Road | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Bridge Club | 22 St James Gardens | 236 yd | |
| The George Hotel | 30 Walter Road | 445 yd | |
| Brunswick Arms | 3 Duke Street | 472 yd | |
| Beechwood Club | 32 The Grove | 530 yd | |
| Bar St James | 30 Uplands Crescent | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sichuan Savour | 34 Walter Road | 421 yd | |
| Smokin Griddle | 7a-9a Humphrey Street | 457 yd | |
| Pizzaboyz | 130 Walter Road | 460 yd | |
| Lucky House | 73 Hanover Street | 465 yd | |
| Final Foods Ltd | 8 Duke Street | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 446 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.