Vicarage Road is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6DP 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 Vicarage Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6AF, SA6 6DR, SA6 6DJ, SA6 6HL, SA6 6HQ, SA6 6DS, SA6 6HH, SA6 6HD, SA6 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 6DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.7% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.3% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 34% | 37.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 43.5% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 28.4% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22% | 18.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.8% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.4% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 28.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 92.8% | 90.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 90.8% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 131.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% higher than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 142nd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-03-28 | £260,683 |
| 107 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-15 | £233,804 |
| 97 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-09-27 | £115,319 |
| 115 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-12-20 | £175,577 |
| 117 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-04-12 | £196,174 |
SA6 6DP 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 792 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 969 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 990 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clase Primary School Rheidol Avenue , Clase SA6 7JX | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 1,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston Golf Club- Catering | 160 Clasemont Road | 402 yd | |
| Luncheon Club | Morriston Community Centre, Pentrepoeth Road | 468 yd | |
| Cafe Memo | 128 Woodfield Street | 479 yd | |
| Taste Buds Coffee | 124a Woodfield Street | 481 yd | |
| The Orb Shop and cafe | 22 Woodfield Street | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 516 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 621 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 49 Sway Road | 638 yd | |
| Morriston RFC | Maes Collen, Chemical Road | 866 yd | |
| Sherwoods | 54 Morfydd Street | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Road Chippy | 86 Vicarage Road | 146 yd | |
| Central Fish Bar | 113 Woodfield Street | 481 yd | |
| Bunmee Thai Kitchen Takeaway | 118 Woodfield Street | 485 yd | |
| Bite & Go | 3 Woodfield Street | 516 yd | |
| Jubo Raj | 8 Sway Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 573 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Sway Road | 638 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.