Sway Road is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6JA 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 Sway Road, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6HR, SA6 6JD, SA6 6HU, SA6 6JE, SA6 6HZ, SA6 6HW, SA6 6HX, SA6 8ED, SA6 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 6JA 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 | 47.9% | 50.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.3% | -2.8% | 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 | 38.2% | 39.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 39.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.5% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 | 47.3% | 41.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 31.3% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 19% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 29% | 23.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 10.9% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.7% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 24.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 91.6% | 89.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.9% 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 | 91.9% | 88.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 89.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sway Road was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sway Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 224th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sway Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2024-02-02 | £96,380 |
| 33 Sway Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-02-12 | £103,115 |
| 41 Sway Road, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2021-01-25 | £82,181 |
| 65 Sway Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-03-08 | £546,352 |
| 73A Sway Road, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-08-17 | £178,627 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 213 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 862 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Comprehensive School Heol Maes Eglwys , Morriston SA6 6NH | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,485 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 | 279 yd | |
| The Midland Hotel | 115 Clydach Road | 291 yd | |
| Cafe Dessert | 112 Clase Road | 320 yd | |
| Swan Catering | 1 Tirpenry Street | 369 yd | |
| Cafe Memo | 128 Woodfield Street | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 49 Sway Road | 27 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 465 yd | |
| Morriston Town Football Club | The Dingle, Off Clydach Road | 465 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 626 yd | |
| Morriston RFC | Maes Collen, Chemical Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok u Like | 73 Sway Road | 27 yd | |
| Jubo Raj | 8 Sway Road | 254 yd | |
| Baba Q King | 103 Clase Road | 351 yd | |
| Ephesus Pizzeria | 96 Clase Road | 399 yd | |
| Stackerz | 108 Clase Road | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Sway Road | 27 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 589 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Heron Way | 908 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.6% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.