Postcode SA1 6LS is located in an urban city, within the Townhill ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Townhill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Townhill is £34,561 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Townhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 16 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Townhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Townhill is £34,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 6LS.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £126,525 in Townhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £255,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £125,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £130,000 |
10 year median price trend in Townhill
In the SA1 6LS postcode area, located within Townhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Golwg Yr Allt, Swansea, SA1 6RY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.