Postcode insights

SA6 8PP

Upper Fforest Way

Llansamlet

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Detailed insights for SA6 8PP

Overview

Postcode SA6 8PP is located in a rural village, within the Llansamlet ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Llansamlet area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Llansamlet is £46,378 per year. The nearest station is Llansamlet, about 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Llansamlet has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Llansamlet has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Llansamlet is £46,378 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA6 8PP.

Transport

The nearest station is Llansamlet located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
218.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.54(-4%)
Shoplifting
20.79(+223%)
Public order
18.98(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.17(+32%)
Other theft
16.72(+265%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
95.03%
Other White
8
2.34%
African
3
0.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.58%
Chinese
1
0.29%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
103
42.74%
Level 3 (A level)
52
21.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.11%
No qualifications
21
8.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
47.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25%
Owns outright
21
15.44%
Other social rented
10
7.35%
Social rents from council
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Llansamlet

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £243K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Llansamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llansamlet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£270,000£253
Semi-Detached51£181,000£231
Terraced45£160,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llansamlet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansamlet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£139,995£93,498
2017£178,000£121,500£96,000
2018£187,000£132,000£113,500
2019£195,000£135,000£110,000
2020£215,000£135,000£117,000
2021£235,000£157,025£128,000
2022£260,000£171,000£136,250
2023£250,000£176,250£140,000
2024£265,000£175,000£149,995
2025£269,000£175,000£156,000
2026£251,500£175,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansamlet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansamlet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£157£135
2017£164£146£133
2018£166£153£136
2019£173£158£148
2020£183£163£139
2021£208£179£170
2022£232£211£179
2023£242£207£203
2024£242£215£200
2025£253£233£203
2026£251£208£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansamlet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 8PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 8PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Apr 2025Axis 16, Axis Court, Mallard Way, Swansea, SA7 0AJOtherLeasehold£262,500

Schools

In the SA6 8PP postcode area, located within Llansamlet, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA6 8PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableOneschool Global Uk Swansea CampusWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePentre'r Graig Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Lon LasWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA6 8PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA6 8PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaHeron Way, Swansea, SA6 8PSWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miLidlSway Road, Morriston, SA6 6JAWalking directions to Lidl

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA6 8PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alyson Pugh

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Christopher Ryland Doyle

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Matthew Jones

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Penny Matthews

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
WardLlansamletW05001052
ParishLlansamletW04000969
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LlansamletW02000177
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 010AW01000794
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA6 8PP

Is SA6 8PP (Llansamlet) safe?

The area around SA6 8PP records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA6 8PP?

The median sale price around SA6 8PP in Llansamlet is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA6 8PP?

There are 4 schools close to SA6 8PP, including Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus, Pentre'r Graig Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Lon Las. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA6 8PP?

SA6 8PP scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA6 8PP (Llansamlet) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA6 8PP is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 4 local councillors, including Alyson Pugh (Labour Party), Christopher Ryland Doyle (Labour Party) and Matthew Jones (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.