Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PARC AVENUE, SA6 8HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARC AVENUE, SA6 8HU.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 36,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA6 8HU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in SA6 8HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

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

SA6 8HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parc Avenue, 0.4km from Graig Trewyddfa in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Morriston ward and the Swansea East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA6 8HU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 13.6% 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 8HU are sourced from Output Area W00004340 (shared with 21 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 8HU. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 71,000

3 sales · Mean £ 80,333

Semi-Detached

£ 91,500

2 sales · Mean £ 91,500

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

SA6 8HU has low crime rates — 27 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 offences34
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • PTS Late Stop1.0 km
  • PTS Late Stop1.0 km
  • Wiltshire Farm Foods0.3 km
  • Wiltshire Farm Foods0.3 km
  • Poundland0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Monkey Tree0.7 km
  • Sherwoods0.9 km
  • Monkey Tree0.7 km
  • The Grove Club (Private Club)0.9 km
  • Sherwoods0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Golden phoenix1.0 km
  • Golden Phoenix1.0 km
  • Imperial Dragon1.0 km
  • Rane Bengal1.0 km
  • Tasty House1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Centre Point0.9 km
  • Dobbies Restaurant0.7 km
  • Starvin Jacks Ltd0.7 km
  • Centre Point0.9 km
  • Starvin Jacks Ltd0.7 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet2.7 km
  • Swansea3.3 km
  • Skewen5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Trewyddfa Gardens0.1 km
  • Trewyddfa Gardens0.1 km
  • Plasmarl0.3 km
  • Parc Terrace0.3 km
  • Plasmarl0.3 km