Vera Road is in Clydach, Swansea and in Lliw Valley district. SA6 5QD 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 Vera Road, Clydach, Swansea, SA6 5QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 5QE, SA6 5QB, SA6 5QU, SA6 5LP, SA6 5PZ, SA6 5LW, SA6 5LT, SA6 5HL, SA6 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 5QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.6% | 32.9% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 43.7% | 10.4% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.4% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 11.4% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 34.2% | 43.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 27.8% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 17% | -8.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9% | 9.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 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 | 34.4% | 26.9% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.6% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 16.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 26.9% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 89.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 97% | 87% | -10.0% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 86.6% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vera Road was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Clydach average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vera Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Clydach and the 121st lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Vera Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2021-03-26 | £156,507 |
| 17 Vera Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2019-08-30 | £93,697 |
| 17 Vera Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2014-01-09 | £105,389 |
| 7 Vera Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2013-12-12 | £131,033 |
| 9 Vera Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2010-04-01 | £102,295 |
SA6 5QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5QD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen Gellionnen Road , Clydach SA6 5HE | - not rated | 410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Pontardawe Road , Clydach SA6 5NX | - not rated | 757 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Craigfelen Primary School Woodside Crescent , Clydach SA6 5DP | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glais Primary School School Road , Glais SA7 9EY | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynystawe Primary School Clydach Road , Ynystawe SA6 5AY | - not rated | 1,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwtch Corner | 13 Vardre Road | 116 yd | |
| The Nickel | 1 Capel Buildings | 169 yd | |
| Mond Valley Community Golf Club | Ynys Penllwch Road | 237 yd | |
| Mimi and Kiki's | 55 High Street | 462 yd | |
| Chilli Too Limited | 53 High Street | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach Cricket Club | Clydach Cricket Club, Waverley Park | 200 yd | |
| The Village Tavern | 93-94 High Street | 282 yd | |
| Overdraft | 41 High Street | 508 yd | |
| Vardre RFC | High Street | 612 yd | |
| Riverbank Restaurant | 1 High Street | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clydach Fish Bar | 6 Capel Buildings | 169 yd | |
| Clydach Kebab House | 11 Capel Buildings | 169 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 Capel Buildings | 169 yd | |
| Red Sun Chinese Takeaway | 4 Capel Buildings | 169 yd | |
| Yummies | 51b High Street | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | High Street | 373 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 | 15.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.9% |
| 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 | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.