Area Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SA5 postcode area.

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Population

35,757

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 31,844 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 41, SA5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £174k. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.

home £174,083 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA5 is a postcode district in Swansea, Wales, covering 750 active and 185 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SA5 (12%) is characterised by a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing, alongside a deprived but diverse community with strong neighbourhood identity (11%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SA5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SA5 are around £174k, up 6.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SA5 at 308 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 41 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 SA5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences4194
Anti-social behaviour1415
Shoplifting1228
Public order1114
Criminal damage and arson954

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

96 nearby
  • CK's Supermarket
  • Jenkins Bakery
  • Jenkins Bakery
  • Gopuff
  • One Below
  • + 91 more
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Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Plough and Harrow
  • Three Sisters Kitchen
  • Plough and Harrow
  • Three Sisters Kitchen
  • Armine Social Club
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Kaths Korner Kafe
  • KFC Swansea Fforestfach
  • Lezzet Cafe
  • Manselton Youth Group
  • McDonalds
  • + 71 more
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • Aldi
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd
  • Iceland Foods Ltd
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • Greggs PLC
  • Ho Wah House
  • Kings Fish Bar
  • Mandarin Packed Meals
  • Marmaris Kebab Swansea Limited
  • + 55 more