SA6 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aberclydach Place, 0.1km from Aber-Clydach in Clydach (Swansea). Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA6 5BU represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.8% 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area W00004043 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABERCLYDACH PLACE, SA6 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERCLYDACH PLACE, SA6 5BU.
348
39
£ 36,100 /yr
45%
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
Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 39, SA6 5BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £109k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5BU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 104,500
2 sales · Mean £ 104,500
Terraced
£ 83,000
1 sales · Mean £ 83,000
Detached
£ 147,000
1 sales · Mean £ 147,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 5BU has low crime rates — 43 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Cwm Stores0.1 km
- Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.4 km
- Ty Croeso0.6 km
- Cwm Stores0.1 km
- Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.3 km
- Clydach Cricket Club0.8 km
- Overdraft0.4 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.2 km
- The Village Tavern0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cwtch Corner0.8 km
- Mond Valley Community Golf Club0.8 km
- The Roadhouse Cafe0.4 km
- Chilli Too0.4 km
- Dolly May's0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.5 km
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
- Llansamlet3.7 km
- Skewen5.2 km
- Neath7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Clydach Square0.1 km
- Three Compasses0.1 km
- Waverley Street0.1 km
- Three Compasses0.1 km
- Waverley Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA65BU · Data under Open Government Licence