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SA6 6BW

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Mynydd-bach

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Detailed insights for SA6 6BW

Overview

Postcode SA6 6BW is located in an urban city, within the Mynydd-bach ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mynydd-bach area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year. The nearest station is Llansamlet, about 2.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Morriston Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Mynydd-bach has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Mynydd-bach has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.1%

Approximately 32.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA6 6BW.

Transport

The nearest station is Llansamlet located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA6 6BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMorriston ParkLargeWalking directions to Morriston Park

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
5,699.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.02(-53%)
Public order
5.9(-28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.06(-31%)
Burglary
2.53(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.69(-87%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
193
89.77%
Other White
15
6.98%
Other Asian
4
1.86%
Pakistani
1
0.47%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.47%
Total population: 215

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
29.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
24.72%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
11.24%
Apprenticeship
18
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
38
33.93%
Social rents from council
29
25.89%
Owns with a mortgage
25
22.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.04%
Other social rented
7
6.25%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Mynydd-bach

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £237K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Mynydd-bach area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mynydd-bach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£250,000£259
Semi-Detached29£182,000£203
Terraced18£134,000£149
Flats1£103,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mynydd-bach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,000£115,000£83,500
2017£152,250£122,000£90,000
2018£179,975£128,000£100,000
2019£145,000£132,500£95,000
2020£165,000£137,500£104,500
2021£182,500£152,000£120,000
2022£240,000£169,000£130,000
2023£242,500£159,500£130,000
2024£260,000£174,000£129,000
2025£240,000£184,500£138,000
2026£262,500£171,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165£133£102
2017£154£120£109
2018£165£129£106
2019£160£146£106
2020£172£144£115
2021£187£160£135
2022£199£180£152
2023£202£198£137
2024£233£197£154
2025£259£211£161
2026£190£134
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mynydd-bach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 6BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 6BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202560, Penrhiw Road, Swansea, SA6 6BRTerracedFreehold£115,000
28 May 202543, Penrhiw Road, Swansea, SA6 6BRFlatsLeasehold£103,000
23 May 202512, Furze Crescent, Swansea, SA6 6BPSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
02 May 20255, Furze Crescent, Swansea, SA6 6BPFlatsFreehold£94,000
28 Jan 202614, Can Yr Aderyn, Swansea, SA6 6AZDetachedFreehold£262,500

Schools

In the SA6 6BW postcode area, located within Mynydd-bach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA6 6BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableClase Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableLlangyfelach Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYGG Tan-y-lanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA6 6BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jess Pritchard

Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mike Lewis

Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sam Pritchard

Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardMynydd-bachW05001057
ParishMynyddbachW04000972
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mynydd-bachW02000176
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 009FW01000822
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SA6 6BW

Is SA6 6BW (Mynydd-bach) safe?

The area around SA6 6BW records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6BW?

The median sale price around SA6 6BW in Mynydd-bach is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA6 6BW?

There are 9 schools close to SA6 6BW, including Clase Primary School, Llangyfelach Primary School and YGG Tan-y-lan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA6 6BW?

SA6 6BW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,230 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA6 6BW (Mynydd-bach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA6 6BW is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jess Pritchard (Labour Party), Mike Lewis (Labour Party) and Sam Pritchard (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.