Parc Avenue is in Morriston, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 8HH is located in the Morriston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Parc Avenue, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 8HG, SA6 8ND, SA6 8JB, SA6 8HJ, SA6 8NB, SA6 7BY, SA6 7BH, SA6 8HY, SA6 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SA6 8HH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 48.6% | 48.7% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.3% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 30.9% | 34.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 44.7% | 38.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 33.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 18.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 19.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 4.5% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 23.5% | 7.2% | 13.4% | 10.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 10% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 95.1% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.8% | 96.5% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parc Avenue was 85.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Morriston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Parc Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Morriston and the 268th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Parc Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2023-08-08 | £77,585 |
| 48 Parc Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2022-12-19 | £199,207 |
| 50 Parc Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-10-28 | £255,410 |
| 47 Parc Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,950 | 2021-06-25 | £168,698 |
| 53 Parc Avenue, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2020-02-28 | £199,263 |
SA6 8HH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 692 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 953 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 1,458 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea Indoor Bowls Club Bar | Unit 8 Beaufort Court, Plasmarl Industrial Estate, Beaufort Road | 502 yd | |
| Centre Point | 31 Market Street | 603 yd | |
| Milano's Coffee | 91a Woodfield Street | 778 yd | |
| The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge | Unit 2, Minster Court, Minster Close | 863 yd | |
| Cafe Jaxx | Unit 1 Gilsea Park | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwoods | 54 Morfydd Street | 609 yd | |
| The Grove Club (Private Club) | 48 Morfydd Street | 609 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 870 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Spice | 557 Neath Road | 214 yd | |
| Tasty House | 73 Woodfield Street | 648 yd | |
| Imperial Dragon | 71-72 Woodfield Street | 648 yd | |
| Rane Bengal | 55 Woodfield Street | 668 yd | |
| Golden phoenix | 74 Woodfield Street | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 913 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.