Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

WESTERN ROAD, SA6 5DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN ROAD, SA6 5DY.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA6 5DY 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA6 5DY — age 42, 86% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.4% year-on-year.

home £254,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA6 5DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Western Road, 0.2km from Aber-Clydach in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA6 5DY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £254k, down 35.4% 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 5DY are sourced from Output Area W00004341 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5DY. 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

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 277,500

4 sales · Mean £ 320,212

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 137,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA6 5DY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order5
Drugs5
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cwm Stores0.2 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.7 km
  • Ty Croeso0.9 km
  • Cwm Stores0.2 km
  • Traidcraft (Fairtrader for Traidcraft plc, Gateshead)0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi'r Faerdre0.6 km
  • Overdraft0.6 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.5 km
  • The Village Tavern0.9 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • The Roadhouse Cafe0.2 km
  • Chilli Too0.7 km
  • Dolly May's0.6 km
  • Mimi and Kiki's0.7 km
  • Sam 'n' Ben's0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Chef Wang0.4 km
  • Clydach Kebab House1.0 km
  • Clydach Tandoori0.4 km
  • Chef Wang0.4 km
  • Clydach Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet3.6 km
  • Skewen5.2 km
  • Neath7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Clydach Market0.1 km
  • Quarr Drive Bottom0.1 km
  • Quarr Drive Bottom0.1 km
  • Quarr Drive Nursing Home0.1 km
  • Graig Felen Lower0.2 km