Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA6 5BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA6 5BQ.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA6 5BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

SA6 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Aber-Clydach in Clydach (Swansea). Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA6 5BQ represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area W00004043 (shared with 17 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 5BQ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SA6 5BQ has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cwm Stores0.2 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.6 km
  • Ty Croeso0.8 km
  • Cwm Stores0.2 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.5 km
  • Overdraft0.6 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Village Tavern0.8 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cwtch Corner0.9 km
  • Mond Valley Community Golf Club1.0 km
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.2 km
  • Chilli Too0.6 km
  • Dolly May's0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chef Wang0.4 km
  • Clydach Kebab House0.9 km
  • Clydach Tandoori0.4 km
  • Chef Wang0.4 km
  • Clydach Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet3.4 km
  • Skewen4.9 km
  • Neath7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Waverley Street0.2 km
  • Waverley Street0.2 km
  • Clydach Market0.2 km
  • Quarr Drive Bottom0.2 km
  • Quarr Drive Bottom0.3 km