Clydach Road is in Ynystawe, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 5AY is located in the Morriston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clydach Road, Ynystawe, Swansea, SA6 5AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5AX, SA6 5AQ, SA6 5AG, SA6 5AF, SA6 5AH, SA6 5AW, SA6 5AS, SA6 5AL, SA6 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 5AY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SA6 5AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 29.9% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 53.4% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 51.5% | 48.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 10% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 36.7% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 95.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 95.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clydach Road was 38.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clydach Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 294th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.1%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 562 Clydach Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2025-04-09 | £273,631 |
| 620 Clydach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2022-11-25 | £93,982 |
| 640 Clydach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-04-22 | £157,964 |
| 588 Clydach Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2022-03-09 | £211,809 |
| 632 Clydach Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-17 | £174,277 |
SA6 5AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 retired residents living in SA6 5AY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 113 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncollen Primary School Heol Dolfain , Ynysforgan SA6 6QF | - not rated | 906 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Comprehensive School Heol Maes Eglwys , Morriston SA6 6NH | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 1,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food by Sean 600 | 600 Clydach Road | 15 yd | |
| The Roadhouse Cafe | Unit 4, Llys Davies, Players Industrial Estate | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millers Arms | 634 Clydach Road | 15 yd | |
| Ynystawe Cricket Club | Ynystawe Cricket Club, Park Road | 419 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.