Affluence in SA6
How SA6 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Swansea
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 46,841 (2024)
SA6Postcode district · Swansea
How well off SA6 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, SA6 scores 5.2 out of 10, placing it close to the middle of the range for Wales. Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Employment4.6
- Health and disability4.8
- Education and skills5.0
- Income5.2
- Access to services5.4
- Living environment5.7
- Housing5.7
- Community safety5.8
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
53.9% of adults in SA6 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 23.6% are retired and 6.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
28.2% of adults in SA6 work in managerial or professional jobs, broadly in line with the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
28.1% of adults in SA6 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 20.4% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.