Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

HEOL Y DRUDWEN, SA6 6TA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL Y DRUDWEN, SA6 6TA.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
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

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.

Violence and sexual offences26
Public order10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Codfather0.3 km
  • The Codfather0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • The Corner Shop0.9 km
  • The Corner Shop0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Deers Leap0.7 km
  • The Deers Leap0.7 km
restaurant

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