Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

HEOL GRAIG FELEN, SA6 5DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL GRAIG FELEN, SA6 5DF.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA6 5DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, SA6 5DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SA6 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Graig Felen, 0.2km from Clydach in Clydach (Swansea). Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA6 5DF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area W00004040 (shared with 4 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 5DF. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 167,000

1 sales · Mean £ 167,000

Semi-Detached

£ 71,500

2 sales · Mean £ 71,500

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

SA6 5DF has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Cwm Stores0.6 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.6 km
  • Ty Croeso0.7 km
  • Cwm Stores0.6 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.6 km
  • Clydach Cricket Club0.7 km
  • New Inn0.9 km
  • Overdraft0.6 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cwtch Corner0.9 km
  • Mond Valley Community Golf Club1.0 km
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.8 km
  • Chilli Too0.6 km
  • Dolly May's0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-op0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Chef Wang0.5 km
  • Clydach Kebab House0.8 km
  • Clydach Tandoori0.5 km
  • Chef Wang0.5 km
  • Clydach Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet4.2 km
  • Skewen5.6 km
  • Neath7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Players Avenue0.1 km
  • Woodside Crescent0.1 km
  • Woodside Crescent0.1 km
  • Graig Felen School0.3 km
  • Graig Felen School0.3 km