Down Street is in Clydach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 5HA is located in the Clydach electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gower. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Down Street, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5EU, SA6 5HB, SA6 5HD, SA6 5EN, SA6 5LG, SA6 5ET, SA6 5LH, SA6 5LQ, SA6 5EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 5HA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.3% | 49.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 31.7% | 34.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 41.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 12.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 45.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 28.7% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30% | 23.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.6% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 17% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.5% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 19.3% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.4% | 98.9% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 97.4% | 98.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 98.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Down Street was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.4% lower than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Down Street has the 16th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 227th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Down Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-08-22 | £125,954 |
| 28 Down Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2024-04-19 | £193,727 |
| 18 Down Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2023-11-17 | £111,207 |
| 1 Down Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-10-31 | £176,217 |
| 28 Down Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-10-11 | £85,776 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen Gellionnen Road , Clydach SA6 5HE | - not rated | 480 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 538 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glais Primary School School Road , Glais SA7 9EY | - not rated | 1,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimi and Kiki's | 55 High Street | 190 yd | |
| Dolly May's | 39 High Street | 196 yd | |
| Chilli Too Limited | 53 High Street | 196 yd | |
| Sam 'n' Ben's | 2 Heol Eithrim | 325 yd | |
| The Nickel | 1 Capel Buildings | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdraft | 41 High Street | 184 yd | |
| Vardre RFC | High Street | 220 yd | |
| Riverbank Restaurant | 1 High Street | 255 yd | |
| The Village Tavern | 93-94 High Street | 292 yd | |
| Three Compasses | 9 Hebron Road | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | 51b High Street | 187 yd | |
| Yummies Clydach | 51B High Street | 187 yd | |
| Herbs & Spices | 31 High Street | 196 yd | |
| Chef Wang | 14 Hebron Road | 377 yd | |
| Clydach Tandoori | 12 Hebron Road | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | High Street | 238 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 | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.