Brynsifi Way is in Swansea and in Swansea district. SA1 6HQ is located in the Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea West. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brynsifi Way, Swansea, SA1 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA1 6XN, SA1 6HF, SA1 6HG, SA1 6XR, SA1 6XW, SA1 6XS, SA1 6XT, SA1 6HR, SA1 6XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA1 6HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.4% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 64.3% | 57.5% | -6.8% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -30.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 22.2% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 38.7% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 30.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 21.2% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 10.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.4% | 15.6% | -9.8% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 34.9% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 12.5% | 2.4% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 89.5% | 84.3% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 80.6% | 84.9% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 85.7% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.4% | -3.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.8% | 6.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynsifi Way was 278.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.4% lower than the Castle average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brynsifi Way has the 20th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Castle and the 42nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cheriton Court Brynsifi Way, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-04-11 | £175,074 |
| 7 Cheriton Court Brynsifi Way, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2010-12-10 | £117,588 |
| 9 Penrice House Brynsifi Way, Swansea, Swansea Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2008-02-01 | £103,913 |
The percentage of student residents living in SA1 6HQ 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea View Community Primary School Creidiol Road , Mayhill SA1 6TX | - not rated | 344 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Terrace Road Primary School Terrace Road , Mount Pleasant SA1 6JD | - not rated | 440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Crug Glas Croft Street , SA1 1QA | - not rated | 704 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Townhill Community Primary School Townhill Road , Townhill SA1 6PT | - not rated | 854 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waun Wen Primary School Lion Street , Waun Wen SA1 2BZ | - not rated | 948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| i58 Cafe City Church | Dyfatty Street | 449 yd | |
| HQ Urban Kitchen | The Old Police Station, Llys Glas, 37 Orchard Street | 576 yd | |
| Coffi Glas | 64-65 Alexandra Road | 593 yd | |
| Dreamy Hill Coffee | 13 Mansel Street | 617 yd | |
| Red Sea Restaurant | 15 Mansel Street | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmers Arms | 19 North Hill Road | 193 yd | |
| Heathcliffe Social Club | 93 Heathfield | 533 yd | |
| Ty Tawe | 9 Christina Street | 661 yd | |
| PlanB | 1 Northampton Lane | 668 yd | |
| Hippos | 207 High Street | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theo's Fish Bar | 73 Mount Pleasant | 282 yd | |
| Golden Swan | 28 Alexandra Road | 519 yd | |
| Kebab Kingdom | 11 Mansel Street | 615 yd | |
| Superstar Chinese Takeaway | 12 Mansel Street | 615 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 70 High Street | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 127 Walter Road | 810 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1 Parc Tawe | 816 yd | |
| Castle Square Convenience Store Ltd | 10-11 Caer Street | 949 yd | |
| Iceland Foods PLC | Unit 1a, St Davids Square | 1,058 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 | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.