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SA6 5BL

Clydach

Swansea

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Overview

Postcode SA6 5BL is located in an urban city, within the Clydach area of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Clydach & Mawr area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clydach & Mawr is £43,333 per year. The median sale price in Clydach is £174,000 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £150,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Llansamlet, about 2.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Clydach & Mawr has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 496 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Clydach & Mawr has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Clydach & Mawr is £43,333 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA6 5BL.

Transport

The nearest station is Llansamlet located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
442
Population density
2,855.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.26(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.15(-43%)
Vehicle crime
2.76(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.07(-84%)
Public order
2.07(-75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
429
97.28%
Chinese
5
1.13%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.45%
Other White
2
0.45%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.23%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
25.78%
No qualifications
80
22.66%
Level 3 (A level)
65
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
17.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.08%
Total 16+ residents: 353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
38.1%
Owns with a mortgage
46
24.34%
Social rents from council
46
24.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
8.99%
Other social rented
4
2.12%
Total households: 189

Property prices in Clydach

Median price: £174,000
Price per sq ft: £189
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £150K – £235K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 (about £189 per square foot) in Clydach area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clydach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£288,500£214
Semi-Detached40£172,500£191
Terraced19£150,000£180
Flats1£76,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clydach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£113,500£98,000
2017£185,000£109,000£97,000
2018£231,750£116,000£90,000
2019£185,998£116,000£111,500
2020£197,500£107,500£110,000
2021£238,000£127,000£120,000
2022£263,000£153,500£125,000
2023£270,000£152,500£106,500
2024£248,750£162,750£136,000
2025£315,000£160,000£146,500
2026£286,000£179,250£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clydach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£111£89
2017£157£127£105
2018£155£129£103
2019£182£129£114
2020£204£125£115
2021£192£144£124
2022£216£180£139
2023£203£153£157
2024£232£186£148
2025£242£173£168
2026£222£203£180
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clydach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clydach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 5BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 5BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202612, Tanycoed Road, Swansea, SA6 5NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
27 Jun 202551, Bryn Hawddgar, Swansea, SA6 5LASemi-DetachedLeasehold£139,750
08 May 202615, Carlton Road, Swansea, SA6 5JNSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
25 Sept 202512, Llwynon Road, Swansea, SA6 5NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,250
16 May 202529, Llwynon Road, Swansea, SA6 5NQTerracedFreehold£143,500

Schools

In the SA6 5BL postcode area, located within Clydach & Mawr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA6 5BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gymraeg GellionnenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableClydach Primary schoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableSt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA6 5BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA6 5BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miH. R. JonesHigh Street, Swansea, SA6 5LJWalking directions to H. R. Jones
0.4 miSpar54-56 High Street, Clydach, SA6 5LNWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miThe Co-operative Food77 High Street, Clydach, SA6 5LJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA6 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Brigitte Jane Rowlands

Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Gordon David Walker

Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Matthew Bailey

Clydach - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
WardClydachW05001042
ParishClydachW04000960
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clydach & MawrW02000169
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 002AW01000750
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2026-04-01

Frequently asked questions about SA6 5BL

Is SA6 5BL (Clydach & Mawr) safe?

The area around SA6 5BL records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA6 5BL?

The median sale price around SA6 5BL in Clydach is £174,000 (about £189 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA6 5BL?

There are 4 schools close to SA6 5BL, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Gellionnen, Clydach Primary school and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA6 5BL?

SA6 5BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 496 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA6 5BL (Clydach & Mawr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA6 5BL is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Brigitte Jane Rowlands (Conservative and Unionist Party), Gordon David Walker (Independent) and Matthew Bailey (Independent).

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