Vicarage Road is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6DR 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 6DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6DS, SA6 6DP, SA6 6HD, SA6 6HE, SA6 6HQ, SA6 6AW, SA6 6AG, SA6 6AF, SA6 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 6DR 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 | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SA6 6DR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 24% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 56.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31.8% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 12.1% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.9% | 15.2% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 41.1% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.3% | 97.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Road was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 346th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,000 | 2025-07-21 | £346,880 |
| 139 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-21 | £345,848 |
| 118 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-22 | £212,549 |
| 134 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-08-16 | £187,977 |
| 153 Vicarage Road, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-06-14 | £240,889 |
SA6 6DR 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SA6 6DR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clase Primary School Rheidol Avenue , Clase SA6 7JX | - not rated | 1,249 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 | 315 yd | |
| Luncheon Club | Morriston Community Centre, Pentrepoeth Road | 488 yd | |
| Cafe Memo | 128 Woodfield Street | 531 yd | |
| Taste Buds Coffee | 124a Woodfield Street | 553 yd | |
| Cafe Dessert | 112 Clase Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 580 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 49 Sway Road | 593 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 707 yd | |
| Morriston RFC | Maes Collen, Chemical Road | 738 yd | |
| Morriston Town Football Club | The Dingle, Off Clydach Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Road Chippy | 86 Vicarage Road | 279 yd | |
| Central Fish Bar | 113 Woodfield Street | 553 yd | |
| Bunmee Thai Kitchen Takeaway | 118 Woodfield Street | 558 yd | |
| Bite & Go | 3 Woodfield Street | 567 yd | |
| Jubo Raj | 8 Sway Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Sway Road | 592 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 657 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 207.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.