SA6 6LZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Maes-y-gwernen in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SA6 6LZ offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 6LZ are sourced from Output Area W00010256 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA6 6LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA6 6LZ.
342
33
£ 40,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA6 6LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA6 6LZ spans multiple life stages — average age 33, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 6LZ. The average age is 32.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA6 6LZ is moderate at 73 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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Morriston RFC0.9 km
- Morriston RFC0.9 km
- The Deers Leap0.4 km
- The Deers Leap0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Codfather0.7 km
- The Codfather0.7 km
- Golden House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Golden House Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Lime Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Padda Stores0.9 km
- The Corner Shop0.5 km
- Padda Stores0.9 km
- The Corner Shop0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet3.6 km
- Swansea6.2 km
- Skewen6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Heol Maes Egwlys0.1 km
- Heol Maes Egwlys0.1 km
- Maes y Gwernen Drive0.2 km
- Morriston Hospital Outpatients0.2 km
- Morriston Comprehensive School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA66LZ · Data under Open Government Licence