Penrice Street is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6HQ 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 Penrice Street, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6HD, SA6 6HH, SA6 6HG, SA6 6HB, SA6 6DP, SA6 7AF, SA6 6HE, SA6 6HL, SA6 6DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 6HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.2% | 38.8% | -1.4% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 44.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 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 | 54.1% | 46% | -8.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 31.9% | 3.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 14.1% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 14.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 15.4% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 22.3% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 95.7% | 92.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrice Street was 42.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penrice Street has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 319th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Penrice Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-08-15 | £352,992 |
| 7 Penrice Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-05-30 | £143,035 |
| 32 Penrice Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-01-08 | £245,152 |
| 38 Penrice Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-09-13 | £293,915 |
| 39 Penrice Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-07-05 | £298,988 |
SA6 6HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 888 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clase Primary School Rheidol Avenue , Clase SA6 7JX | - not rated | 1,301 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon Club | Morriston Community Centre, Pentrepoeth Road | 324 yd | |
| Cafe Memo | 128 Woodfield Street | 361 yd | |
| Taste Buds Coffee | 124a Woodfield Street | 386 yd | |
| Cafe Dessert | 112 Clase Road | 389 yd | |
| The Orb Shop and cafe | 22 Woodfield Street | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 411 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 49 Sway Road | 483 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 544 yd | |
| Morriston RFC | Maes Collen, Chemical Road | 791 yd | |
| Sherwoods | 54 Morfydd Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Road Chippy | 86 Vicarage Road | 256 yd | |
| Central Fish Bar | 113 Woodfield Street | 386 yd | |
| Bunmee Thai Kitchen Takeaway | 118 Woodfield Street | 391 yd | |
| Bite & Go | 3 Woodfield Street | 397 yd | |
| Jubo Raj | 8 Sway Road | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Sway Road | 483 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 494 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.