SA6 6TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Y Drudwen, 0.5km from Gelliwastad in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 29.2% 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 6TA are sourced from Output Area W00004342 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL Y DRUDWEN, SA6 6TA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y DRUDWEN, SA6 6TA.
253
44
£ 40,300 /yr
57%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA6 6TA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA6 6TA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 142,000
18 sales · Mean £ 157,250
Detached
£ 307,500
4 sales · Mean £ 283,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA6 6TA has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Codfather0.3 km
- The Codfather0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Deers Leap0.7 km
- The Deers Leap0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet3.6 km
- Skewen6.1 km
- Swansea6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rhodfa'r Dryw0.0 km
- Llwyn y Gog0.1 km
- Llwyn y Golomen0.2 km
- Rhodfa'r Wennol0.2 km
- Cwrt Merlyn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA66TA · Data under Open Government Licence