High Street is in Clydach, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 5LG 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 High Street, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5LQ, SA6 5LF, SA6 5LH, SA6 5EU, SA6 5EN, SA6 5LE, SA6 5HA, SA6 5LJ, SA6 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 5LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 39.2% | 34.1% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 35.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 19.8% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.4% | 46.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 30.4% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 27.4% | 25.3% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 24% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.8% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.9% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 89.9% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 8.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 94.1% | 94.1% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 94.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.5% | 37.2% | 19.3% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 182.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 160.7% higher than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 81st highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 High Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-02-21 | £71,544 |
| 28 High Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-05-26 | £116,738 |
| 24 High Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2019-04-03 | £106,503 |
| 44 High Street, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2018-12-14 | £128,715 |
| The Manse, 18 High Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2018-10-19 | £246,693 |
SA6 5LG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 562 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen Gellionnen Road , Clydach SA6 5HE | - not rated | 633 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glais Primary School School Road , Glais SA7 9EY | - not rated | 1,637 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly May's | 39 High Street | 41 yd | |
| Chilli Too Limited | 53 High Street | 88 yd | |
| Mimi and Kiki's | 55 High Street | 96 yd | |
| The Nickel | 1 Capel Buildings | 417 yd | |
| Cwtch Corner | 13 Vardre Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdraft | 41 High Street | 51 yd | |
| Vardre RFC | High Street | 67 yd | |
| Riverbank Restaurant | 1 High Street | 159 yd | |
| Three Compasses | 9 Hebron Road | 235 yd | |
| The Village Tavern | 93-94 High Street | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbs & Spices | 31 High Street | 41 yd | |
| Yummies | 51b High Street | 81 yd | |
| Yummies Clydach | 51B High Street | 81 yd | |
| Chef Wang | 14 Hebron Road | 257 yd | |
| Clydach Tandoori | 12 Hebron Road | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | High Street | 193 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 | 11.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 11.5% |
| 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.