Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

BWLLFA ROAD, SA6 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BWLLFA ROAD, SA6 5AL.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA6 5AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SA6 5AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 25.2% year-on-year.

home £233,125 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA6 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bwllfa Road, 0.0km from Bwllfa in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA6 5AL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 25.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA6 5AL are sourced from Output Area W00004341 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5AL. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 184,250

16 sales · Mean £ 179,312

Detached

£ 234,050

10 sales · Mean £ 211,726

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA6 5AL has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime3
Other crime2
Drugs2
Other theft2

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Clydach Tandoori1.0 km
  • Chef Wang1.0 km
  • Clydach Tandoori1.0 km
  • Chef Wang1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cwm Stores0.8 km
  • Cwm Stores0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Ynystawe Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Millers Arms0.2 km
  • Millers Arms0.2 km
  • Ynystawe Cricket Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.5 km
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.5 km
  • Food by Sean 6000.2 km
  • Food by Sean 6000.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet3.1 km
  • Skewen5.1 km
  • Swansea7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ynystawe Hill0.2 km
  • Ynystawe Hill0.2 km
  • Ynystawe Primary School0.2 km
  • Ynystawe Primary School0.2 km
  • Park Road0.3 km