SA6 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 755 postcodes across 4 sectors in Swansea.
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
755
SA6 is Swansea's second postcoded tier, 755 postcodes with strong gigabit reach and superfast nearly universal. Only 3.1% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in SA6
Share of SA6 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 755 postcodes in the district.
95.6% achieve superfast, reflecting consistent suburban and urban investment across this Swansea tier. Gigabit capacity is 78.2%, healthy but patchy, suggesting partial full-fibre deployment across this secondary zone. 79% of postcodes deliver 300+ Mbps, a high concentration reflecting urban fibre penetration. 16.6% fall into the 30 to 300 Mbps band, a small middle tier. The slow tail is modest at 3.1%, well below rural averages. No postcodes miss Universal Service Obligation standards. This tier shows high superfast penetration with partial gigabit rollout, representing suburbs with solid fibre coverage but without the concentration seen in inner-city zones.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
9%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SA6 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA6 5 | 203 | 89% | TBC | 44% |
| SA6 6 | 256 | 97% | TBC | 95% |
| SA6 7 | 138 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
| SA6 8 | 158 | 98% | TBC | 80% |
All SA6 5 postcodes (203)
All SA6 6 postcodes (256)
All SA6 7 postcodes (138)
All SA6 8 postcodes (158)
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Living in Swansea
755 postcodes places SA6 as a major district. The gigabit spread of 78.2% versus outer suburbs and fixed wireless patterns suggest SA6 is secondary Swansea, still well-served but with less network redundancy or residential concentration.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
SA6 broadband FAQs
How does SA6's gigabit availability vary with location?
78.2% qualify, indicating patchy full-fibre deployment, so location matters significantly for gigabit access.
Is superfast broadband reliably available across SA6?
Yes, 95.6% achieve it, nearly universal and among the best in this batch.
Is fixed wireless a significant factor in SA6?
At 8.6%, it's minor, suggesting wired networks handle most access and fixed wireless works as a niche solution for scattered premises.
What share of SA6 experiences below-standard connectivity?
Only 3.1% below 10 Mbps and none missing Universal Service thresholds, making access barriers minimal here.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SA6 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources