Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

RHYD Y GWIN, SA6 5TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHYD Y GWIN, SA6 5TQ.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 36,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA6 5TQ — age 44, 89% ownership, 9% 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 55.8% year-on-year.

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

SA6 5TQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhyd Y Gwin, 0.1km from Rhyd-y-gwin in Craig-cefn-parc. Administratively it sits within Clydach ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA6 5TQ represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 55.8% 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 5TQ are sourced from Output Area W00004301 (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 5TQ. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 250,000

5 sales · Mean £ 264,400

Semi-Detached

£ 187,000

1 sales · Mean £ 187,000

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

SA6 5TQ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet6.6 km
  • Skewen8.0 km
  • Pantyffynnon8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Craig Cefn Parc School0.5 km