Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

DINAS STREET, SA6 8LJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINAS STREET, SA6 8LJ.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA6 8LJ 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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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA6 8LJ's 60% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 37.2% year-on-year.

home £98,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA6 8LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dinas Street, 0.2km from Plas-Marl in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Landore ward and the Swansea East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.2% 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 8LJ are sourced from Output Area W00004235 (shared with 5 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 8LJ. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 87,000

21 sales · Mean £ 85,550

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

SA6 8LJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Dobbies Restaurant0.9 km
  • Starvin Jacks Ltd0.8 km
  • Starvin Jacks Ltd0.8 km
  • Nando’s0.8 km
  • Swansea City Football Club0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Station Inn1.0 km
  • Station Inn1.0 km
  • The Wern Inn0.8 km
  • The Wern Inn0.8 km
  • Dukes Arms0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Browns Newsagent0.9 km
  • Mollys Mini Market0.9 km
  • Tawe Texaco Service Station0.5 km
  • Browns Newsagent0.9 km
  • Mollys Mini Market0.9 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Siop Tships Rossi0.6 km
  • Rossi Fish and Chip Shop0.6 km
  • Golden Dragon0.2 km
  • Golden Dragon0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.8 km
  • Llansamlet3.1 km
  • Skewen6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Plasmarl Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Plasmarl Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Plasmarl0.2 km
  • Morlais Castle0.3 km
  • Morlais Castle0.3 km