Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

WOODLAND PARK, SA6 5AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND PARK, SA6 5AR.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA6 5AR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SA6 5AR's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £540k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA6 5AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodland Park, 0.4km from Bwllfa in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA6, SA6 5AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k. 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 5AR are sourced from Output Area W00004344 (shared with 10 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 5AR. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 332,500

6 sales · Mean £ 377,833

Semi-Detached

£ 182,000

2 sales · Mean £ 182,000

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

SA6 5AR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.9 km
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.9 km
  • Food by Sean 6000.4 km
  • Food by Sean 6000.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Codfather0.9 km
  • The Codfather0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Ynystawe0.3 km
  • Park Road0.3 km
  • Ynystawe Primary School0.4 km
  • Ynystawe Primary School0.4 km
  • Christopher Road0.4 km