SA6 5DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Players Avenue, 0.2km from Graigfelen in Clydach (Swansea). Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA6 5DN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 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 5DN are sourced from Output Area W00004050 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLAYERS AVENUE, SA6 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLAYERS AVENUE, SA6 5DN.
296
36
£ 36,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA6 5DN 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.
Area Character
SA6 5DN is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5DN. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 5DN has low crime rates — 39 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
8 nearby- Cwm Stores0.8 km
- Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.8 km
- Ty Croeso0.9 km
- Cwm Stores0.8 km
- Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.7 km
- Clydach Cricket Club0.9 km
- New Inn0.8 km
- Overdraft0.8 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Roadhouse Cafe0.9 km
- Chilli Too0.8 km
- Dolly May's0.8 km
- Mimi and Kiki's0.8 km
- Sam 'n' Ben's0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chef Wang0.7 km
- Clydach Tandoori0.7 km
- Chef Wang0.7 km
- Herbs & Spices0.8 km
- Phool Koli0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet4.3 km
- Skewen5.8 km
- Neath7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woodside Crescent0.0 km
- Woodside Crescent0.1 km
- Players Avenue0.1 km
- Graig Felen School0.3 km
- Graig Felen School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA65DN · Data under Open Government Licence