Clos Salem is in Clydach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 5FB is located in the Clydach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 2016-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clos Salem, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5HR, SA6 5ES, SA6 5HS, SA6 5HT, SA6 5JW, SA6 5HU, SA6 5ET, SA6 5ER, SA6 5HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 5FB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 36.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 43.6% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 9.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 51.1% | 43.2% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.4% | 18.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 5.4% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 20% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 26.2% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 94.5% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.2% | 95.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 95.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clos Salem was 21.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clos Salem has the 13th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 150th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clos Salem, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-12-04 | £386,103 |
| 8 Clos Salem, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-17 | £660,877 |
| 1 Clos Salem, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-12-16 | £359,149 |
| 4 Clos Salem, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-12-08 | £389,078 |
| 5 Clos Salem, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-09-02 | £410,447 |
SA6 5FB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen Gellionnen Road , Clydach SA6 5HE | - not rated | 326 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 571 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glais Primary School School Road , Glais SA7 9EY | - not rated | 2,028 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam 'n' Ben's | 2 Heol Eithrim | 56 yd | |
| Mimi and Kiki's | 55 High Street | 532 yd | |
| Chilli Too Limited | 53 High Street | 540 yd | |
| Dolly May's | 39 High Street | 543 yd | |
| The Nickel | 1 Capel Buildings | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach Cricket Club | Clydach Cricket Club, Waverley Park | 432 yd | |
| Sunnybank Workmens Club | 132-134 Lone Road | 486 yd | |
| Overdraft | 41 High Street | 531 yd | |
| Riverbank Restaurant | 1 High Street | 545 yd | |
| Vardre RFC | High Street | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phool Koli | 64 Lone Road | 193 yd | |
| Yummies | 51b High Street | 532 yd | |
| Yummies Clydach | 51B High Street | 532 yd | |
| Herbs & Spices | 31 High Street | 543 yd | |
| Clydach Fish Bar | 6 Capel Buildings | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | High Street | 552 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.