Market Street is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 8DA 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 Market Street, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 8DD, SA6 8DB, SA6 7BL, SA6 7BJ, SA6 7BN, SA6 8BG, SA6 7BU, SA6 8ES, SA6 8ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 8DA 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 | 47% | 49% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 53% | 51% | -2.0% | 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.
In the immediate area around SA6 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 46% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 31.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -13.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 21.9% | 15.3% | -6.6% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.9% | 38.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.5% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around SA6 8DA this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 29.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 12% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.1% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 20.4% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 95% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 91.8% | 91.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 92% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.4% | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 83.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 275th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Market Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £117,050 | 2025-08-15 | £116,086 |
| 48 Market Street, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2025-06-18 | £66,926 |
| 52 Market Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-28 | £119,002 |
| 53 Market Street, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £104,500 | 2023-03-29 | £112,612 |
| 16 Market Street, Swansea, Swansea Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-08-24 | £97,560 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 222 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 973 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Clase Primary School Rheidol Avenue , Clase SA6 7JX | - not rated | 1,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Point | 31 Market Street | 117 yd | |
| Milano's Coffee | 91a Woodfield Street | 341 yd | |
| Subway | 108 Woodfield Street | 458 yd | |
| The Orb Shop and cafe | 22 Woodfield Street | 524 yd | |
| Castle Bingo | 41 Clase Road | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwoods | 54 Morfydd Street | 126 yd | |
| The Grove Club (Private Club) | 48 Morfydd Street | 126 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 415 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 580 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Hotel, 49 Sway Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty House | 73 Woodfield Street | 211 yd | |
| Imperial Dragon | 71-72 Woodfield Street | 211 yd | |
| Rane Bengal | 55 Woodfield Street | 215 yd | |
| Golden phoenix | 74 Woodfield Street | 234 yd | |
| Morris Spice | 557 Neath Road | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 464 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Heron Way | 878 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Sway Road | 1,029 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Ltd, Lion Way | 1,092 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.