Postcode insights

SA6 6RH

Orpheus Road

Morriston

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Detailed insights for SA6 6RH

Overview

Postcode SA6 6RH is located in an urban city, within the Morriston ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Morriston North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Morriston North is £50,230 per year. The nearest station is Llansamlet, about 1.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ynystawe Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Morriston North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Morriston North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Morriston North is £50,230 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Llansamlet located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA6 6RH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miYnystawe ParkMediumWalking directions to Ynystawe Park

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
3,851.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.93(-3%)
Public order
6.44(-22%)
Other theft
5.01(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.29(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
96.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.54%
Chinese
1
0.38%
Indian
1
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
31.84%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.25%
No qualifications
30
13.45%
Apprenticeship
19
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
55.08%
Owns with a mortgage
46
38.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.24%
Shared ownership
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Morriston

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £244K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Morriston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morriston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£310,000£231
Semi-Detached53£212,500£217
Terraced69£137,000£155
Flats4£111,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morriston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morriston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,500£134,625£115,000£85,000
2017£175,000£130,375£127,500£87,950
2018£170,000£102,995£121,000£89,000
2019£177,500£107,500£136,000£86,000
2020£200,000£57,000£138,000£90,000
2021£242,245£86,000£155,500£111,000
2022£267,500£105,000£184,750£125,000
2023£325,000£130,500£183,750£135,500
2024£280,000£115,000£209,500£131,000
2025£286,000£120,000£192,500£140,500
2026£330,000£71,250£221,500£120,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morriston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morriston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£209£138£96
2017£155£194£134£102
2018£156£202£144£100
2019£152£184£145£107
2020£214£123£160£112
2021£224£140£183£135
2022£240£204£211£142
2023£274£203£228£172
2024£257£172£234£152
2025£234£205£216£158
2026£262£147£253£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morriston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 6RH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 6RH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202651, Orpheus Road, Swansea, SA6 6RHSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
09 Apr 2025477, Clydach Road, Swansea, SA6 6QPDetachedFreehold£215,000
30 Jan 202648, Christopher Road, Swansea, SA6 6QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
06 Oct 202549, Christopher Road, Swansea, SA6 6QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
28 Mar 20255, Radnor Drive, Swansea, SA6 6TJDetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the SA6 6RH postcode area, located within Morriston North, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA6 6RH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableGlyncollen Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYnystawe LodgeWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYnystawe Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA6 6RH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA6 6RH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miRiverside Caravan Park ShopNeath Road, Swansea, SA6 6QLWalking directions to Riverside Caravan Park Shop
0.5 miPremierRhodfa Fadog, Swansea, SA6 6LQWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Rebecca Elizabeth Francis-Davies

Morriston - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardMorristonW05001055
ParishMorristonW04000971
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Morriston NorthW02000170
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 003AW01000806
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA6 6RH

Is SA6 6RH (Morriston North) safe?

The area around SA6 6RH records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, public order and other theft.

What is the average house price near SA6 6RH?

The median sale price around SA6 6RH in Morriston North is £175,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 167 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA6 6RH?

There are 6 schools close to SA6 6RH, including Glyncollen Primary School, Ynystawe Lodge and Ynystawe Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA6 6RH?

SA6 6RH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,088 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA6 6RH (Morriston North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA6 6RH is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rebecca Elizabeth Francis-Davies (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.