SA6 5BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Ynys-Tawe in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For families considering a move, SA6 5BE represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area W00004341 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA6 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA6 5BE.
343
42
£ 40,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA6 5BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SA6 5BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5BE. The average age is 41.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 5BE has low crime rates — 14 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cwm Stores0.4 km
- Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.9 km
- Cwm Stores0.4 km
- Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.8 km
- Overdraft0.9 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.9 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Roadhouse Cafe0.2 km
- Chilli Too0.9 km
- Dolly May's0.9 km
- Mimi and Kiki's0.9 km
- The Roadhouse Cafe0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chef Wang0.6 km
- Clydach Tandoori0.6 km
- Chef Wang0.6 km
- Herbs & Spices0.9 km
- Yummies Clydach0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet3.4 km
- Skewen5.2 km
- Neath7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clydach Market0.1 km
- Ynystawe Hill0.2 km
- Ynystawe Hill0.2 km
- Clydach Market0.2 km
- Quarr Drive Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA65BE · Data under Open Government Licence