Postcode SA6 8QL 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Fendrod Lake Park.
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.
Llansamlet has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Llansamlet is £46,378 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA6 8QL.
The nearest station is Llansamlet located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fendrod Lake Park | Large | Walking directions to Fendrod Lake Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 49 | £270,000 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £181,000 | £231 |
| Terraced | 45 | £160,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA6 8QL.
In the SA6 8QL postcode area, located within Llansamlet, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA6 8QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Heron Way, Swansea, SA6 8PS | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Lion Way, Swansea, SA7 9FY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 54 Woodfield Street, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8BW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | PT's Late Shop | 67 Woodfield Street, Morriston, Swansea, SA6 8BN | Walking directions to PT's Late Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Woodfield Street, Swansea, SA6 8AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
Elected local representatives for SA6 8QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alyson Pugh
Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022
Christopher Ryland Doyle
Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022
Matthew Jones
Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022
Penny Matthews
Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022
Carolyn Harris
Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA6 8QL 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.
The median sale price around SA6 8QL in Llansamlet is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SA6 8QL, including Pentre'r Graig Primary School, Oneschool Global Uk Swansea Campus and YGG Tan-y-lan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA6 8QL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA6 8QL 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).
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.