Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

QUARR ROAD, SA6 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUARR ROAD, SA6 5BY.

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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, SA6 5BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £133k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

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

SA6 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Quarr Road, 0.1km from Cae'r-graig in Clydach (Swansea). Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.8% 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 5BY 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 5BY. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 131,750

4 sales · Mean £ 125,750

Semi-Detached

£ 134,000

4 sales · Mean £ 121,450

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

SA6 5BY has low crime rates — 47 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 offences62
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson14
Shoplifting10

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cwm Stores0.2 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.3 km
  • Ty Croeso0.5 km
  • Cwm Stores0.2 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.3 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.2 km
  • Clydach Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Overdraft0.3 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Village Tavern0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cwtch Corner0.7 km
  • Mond Valley Community Golf Club0.8 km
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.5 km
  • Chilli Too0.3 km
  • Dolly May's0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chef Wang0.1 km
  • Clydach Kebab House0.7 km
  • Clydach Tandoori0.1 km
  • Chef Wang0.1 km
  • Clydach Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet3.8 km
  • Skewen5.2 km
  • Neath7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Clydach Square0.1 km
  • Three Compasses0.1 km
  • Three Compasses0.1 km
  • Waverley Street0.2 km
  • Graig Felen Lower0.2 km