SA6 5SZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Rhyd, 0.4km from Fagwyr in Craig-cefn-parc. Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA6, SA6 5SZ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, up 34.1% 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 5SZ are sourced from Output Area W00004301 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL RHYD, SA6 5SZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL RHYD, SA6 5SZ.
322
44
£ 36,100 /yr
48%
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
No single demographic signal dominates SA6 5SZ — age 44, 89% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £336k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 34.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 5SZ. The average age is 44.0. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,500
2 sales · Mean £ 350,500
Semi-Detached
£ 310,250
3 sales · Mean £ 266,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 5SZ has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Swyddfa Bost Craig-cefn-parc0.4 km
- Craig Cefn Parc Post Office & Village Store0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- New Inn0.8 km
- New Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet5.7 km
- Skewen7.3 km
- Pontarddulais9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Rhyddwen Road Junction0.1 km
- Rhyddwen Road Junction0.1 km
- Craig Cefn Parc Church0.2 km
- Craig-Cefn-Parc Post Office0.3 km
- Post Office0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA65SZ · Data under Open Government Licence