SA6 5BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Bwllfa in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area W00004320 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA6 5BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA6 5BP.
337
46
£ 40,300 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA6 5BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5BP. The average age is 45.8. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 5BP has low crime rates — 16 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- Dalling Stores0.9 km
- Parc Carafannau Riverside1.0 km
- Dalling Stores0.9 km
- Riverside Caravan Park and Shop1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.3 km
- Millers Arms0.3 km
- Millers Arms0.3 km
- Ynystawe Cricket Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Roadhouse Cafe0.9 km
- The Roadhouse Cafe0.9 km
- Food by Sean 6000.3 km
- Food by Sean 6000.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet2.8 km
- Skewen5.0 km
- Swansea6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ynystawe0.1 km
- Park Road0.1 km
- Christopher Road0.2 km
- Orpheus Road0.3 km
- Orpheus Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA65BP · Data under Open Government Licence