SA6 5AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryntawe Road, 0.2km from Bwllfa in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For families considering a move, SA6 5AF represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, 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 5AF are sourced from Output Area W00004344 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYNTAWE ROAD, SA6 5AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNTAWE ROAD, SA6 5AF.
338
46
£ 40,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA6 5AF 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA6 5AF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5AF. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 5AF has low crime rates — 12 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
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cwm Stores1.0 km
- Cwm Stores1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.5 km
- Millers Arms0.2 km
- Millers Arms0.2 km
- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Roadhouse Cafe0.7 km
- The Roadhouse Cafe0.7 km
- Food by Sean 6000.2 km
- Food by Sean 6000.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet3.0 km
- Skewen5.1 km
- Swansea7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ynystawe Primary School0.2 km
- Ynystawe Primary School0.2 km
- Park Road0.2 km
- Ynystawe0.2 km
- Ynystawe Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA65AF · Data under Open Government Licence