Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

FFORDD ELLEN, SA6 5RZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD ELLEN, SA6 5RZ.

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Population

186

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA6 5RZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 49% social renting, SA6 5RZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA6 5RZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Ellen, 0.2km from Craig Cefn Parc in Craig-cefn-parc. Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA6 5RZ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5RZ are sourced from Output Area W00004304 (shared with 4 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 5RZ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 121,000

6 sales · Mean £ 121,250

Flat

£ 70,000

1 sales · Mean £ 70,000

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

SA6 5RZ has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Swyddfa Bost Craig-cefn-parc0.2 km
  • Craig Cefn Parc Post Office & Village Store0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Inn0.7 km
  • New Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet5.3 km
  • Skewen7.0 km
  • Pontarddulais9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Craig-Cefn-Parc Post Office0.2 km
  • Rhyddwen Road Terminus0.2 km
  • Rhyddwen Road Junction0.3 km
  • Rhyddwen Road Junction0.3 km