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.
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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Population35,757
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Avg Age41
payments
Avg Income£ 31,844 /yr
work
Employed42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
7/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
9/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
local_bar
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
local_grocery_store
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
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Area Profile: SA5 · Data under Open Government Licence