Heol Maes Y Gelynen is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 6JX 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 Heol Maes Y Gelynen, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 6JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 6JF, SA6 6DZ, SA6 6JU, SA6 6JY, SA6 6AQ, SA6 6EE, SA6 6JG, SA6 6LB, SA6 6AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 6JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.7% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 38.3% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 14.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 53.2% | 46.3% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 35.3% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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 | 27% | 17.5% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.6% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 17.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 27.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93% | 89.8% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 94.4% | 87.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 87.7% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Maes Y Gelynen was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Maes Y Gelynen has the lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 68th lowest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Heol Maes Y Gelynen, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,250 | 2024-07-04 | £103,148 |
| Heatherslade Heol Maes Y Gelynen, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-08-07 | £114,392 |
| 7 Heol Maes Y Gelynen, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-10-27 | £83,568 |
| 3 Heol Maes Y Gelynen, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-06-25 | £98,374 |
| 14 Heol Maes Y Gelynen, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,500 | 2020-03-04 | £92,656 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 558 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmrhydyceirw Primary School Maes Y Gwernen Road , Morriston SA6 6LL | - not rated | 876 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Morriston Comprehensive School Heol Maes Eglwys , Morriston SA6 6NH | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncollen Primary School Heol Dolfain , Ynysforgan SA6 6QF | - not rated | 1,410 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midland Hotel | 115 Clydach Road | 424 yd | |
| Luncheon Club | Morriston Community Centre, Pentrepoeth Road | 502 yd | |
| Morriston Golf Club- Catering | 160 Clasemont Road | 541 yd | |
| Cafe Dessert | 112 Clase Road | 574 yd | |
| Cafe Memo | 128 Woodfield Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 49 Sway Road | 365 yd | |
| Morriston RFC | Maes Collen, Chemical Road | 389 yd | |
| Morriston Town Football Club | The Dingle, Off Clydach Road | 534 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 684 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Indian Takeaway | 175 Chemical Road | 266 yd | |
| Wok u Like | 73 Sway Road | 365 yd | |
| Jubo Raj | 8 Sway Road | 537 yd | |
| Golden House Chinese Takeaway | 17 Cwmrhydyceirw Road | 561 yd | |
| Baba Q King | 103 Clase Road | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Sway Road | 365 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 803 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.