Ferryboat Close is in Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea and in Swansea district. SA6 8QN is located in the Llansamlet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Swansea East. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferryboat Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SA6 8ET, SA6 8EX, SA6 8ES, SA6 8HD, SA6 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA6 8QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.7% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.3% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35.6% | 36.8% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 45.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 49.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.9% | 16.5% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 6.4% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 19.9% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.2% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 28.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 96.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 92.2% | 93.5% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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% | 93.5% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferryboat Close was 409.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 446.3% higher than the Llansamlet average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ferryboat Close has the highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Llansamlet and the 24th highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Really Great Cruises Ltd Ferryboat Close, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £328,120 | 2023-09-04 | £337,363 |
| Unit 1 Cambrian Court Ferryboat Close, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2017-10-17 | £155,241 |
| Unit 1 Cambrian Court Ferryboat Close, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2017-10-17 | £14,230 |
| Unit 2 Ferryboat Close, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-11-29 | £245,607 |
| Unit 1 Ferryboat Close, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2003-04-09 | £277,632 |
SA6 8QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SA6 8QN 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morriston Primary School Neath Road , Morriston SA6 8EP | - not rated | 420 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus Sway Road , Morriston SA6 6JA | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bishop Vaughan R.C. School Mynydd Garnlwyd Road , Morriston SA6 7QG | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn Glasbury Road , Morriston SA6 7PA | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Plasmarl Primary School Britannia Road , Plasmarl SA6 8LH | - not rated | 1,686 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D & J’s Diner Limted | 7A Tower Court St David’s Road | 357 yd | |
| The Northey Lights Coffee Lounge | Unit 2, Minster Court, Minster Close | 437 yd | |
| Fair Deal Cafe | Fairdeal Cafe, Melrose Close | 458 yd | |
| Centre Point | 31 Market Street | 460 yd | |
| Starbucks Drive Thru | Starbucks Coffee, St Davids Road | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwoods | 54 Morfydd Street | 494 yd | |
| The Grove Club (Private Club) | 48 Morfydd Street | 494 yd | |
| Morriston Workingmens Club | 11 Slate Street | 765 yd | |
| The Fendrod | The Fendrod, Fendrod Way | 833 yd | |
| Fountain Inn | 12 Woodfield Street | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Spice | 557 Neath Road | 431 yd | |
| Rane Bengal | 55 Woodfield Street | 607 yd | |
| Tasty House | 73 Woodfield Street | 617 yd | |
| Imperial Dragon | 71-72 Woodfield Street | 617 yd | |
| Golden phoenix | 74 Woodfield Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farm Foods Ltd, Lion Way | 677 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Heron Way | 740 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 3, Phoenix Way | 756 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 34-35 Woodfield Street | 815 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 7.1% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.