SA6 encompasses the Swansea Bay area with a Trajectory score of 52.4, placing it in the 64th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 4.9% compound annual growth rate over five years, while rental yields show stronger momentum at 6.4% CAGR. Population growth remains modest at 0.3% over the same period. The district is characterised as being in an early gentrification stage, suggesting ongoing structural changes in the area. These metrics indicate a market with rental dynamics outpacing capital appreciation, relevant for investors evaluating income versus growth strategies in this South Wales location.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Swansea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by demand.
Swansea (SA6) common questions
Is Swansea up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swansea (SA6) as Early. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 41% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swansea safe?
Swansea has a safety score of 78/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Swansea?
The average property price in Swansea (SA6) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swansea?
The median monthly rent in Swansea (SA6) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swansea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swansea (SA7), Swansea (SA5), Swansea (SA1), Swansea (SA2). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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