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.
WOODLAND PARK, SA6 5AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND PARK, SA6 5AR.
338
46
£ 40,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.6 km
- Millers Arms0.4 km
- Millers Arms0.4 km
- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SA65AR · Data under Open Government Licence