SA1 is a postcode district in Swansea, Wales, covering 1329 active and 978 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SA1 (15%) is characterised by a popular area with both students and graduate professionals — sociable and active, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (8%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SA1 are around £182k, down 3.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA1 at 589 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SA1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Swansea, Wales
SA1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA1 postcode area.
groups
Population51,827
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Avg Age39
payments
Avg Income£ 30,864 /yr
work
Employed37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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1/10family_restroomFamily
1/10favoriteHealth
9/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
9/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
10/10homeHome Ownership
1/10trending_upInvestment
2/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA1 spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £182k. Property prices are trending down 3.0% year-on-year.
home £182,574 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian9.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.9%
Other / Mixed5.5%
Economic Activity
37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences10167
Anti-social behaviour4441
Shoplifting4000
Public order3186
Criminal damage and arson2150
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Retailers - Other
282 nearby- Archfarchnad Gors
- Jersey Bakery
- Jo Jos General Stores
- Greggs PLC
- Jenkins Bakery
- + 277 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
30 nearby- Beachcomber Hotel
- Glevdon Hotel
- Gwesty Sandpiper
- Gwesty'r Morlais
- Gwesty'r Village
- + 25 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
146 nearby- Fairfield Pub
- Fairfield Pub
- Bar Heaven Swansea
- Badminton Hotel
- Bambu Beach Bar
- + 141 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
462 nearby- Subway - Swansea Uni Bay Campus
- Bwyta Byrgers
- Bonymaen RFC
- Costa Coffee
- Diablos SA1
- + 457 more
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Supermarkets
12 nearby- Tesco Express
- Tesco Express
- Archfarchnadoedd Sainsburys Ccc
- Co-op
- Iceland Foods PLC
- + 7 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
176 nearby- Al Basha Family House
- GGz
- A light of India
- Great Wall
- Golden Swan
- + 171 more
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Area Profile: SA1 · Data under Open Government Licence