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.
DINAS STREET, SA6 8LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DINAS STREET, SA6 8LJ.
273
37
£ 33,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SA68LJ · Data under Open Government Licence