SA1 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Strand in Swansea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Swansea West constituency.
SA1 1AF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are high (407 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SA1 1AF are sourced from Output Area W00010090 (shared with 104 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA1 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA1 1AF.
268
38
£ 31,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA1 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA1 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1AF. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SA1 1AF are high at 407 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
152 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
- AA Catering Food Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Boots The Chemist0.4 km
- Booze and News0.5 km
- + 147 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- The Dragon Hotel0.4 km
- The Dragon Hotel0.4 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- Travelodge0.2 km
- The Grand Hotel0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
292 nearby- Belle Vue Bistro0.4 km
- Belle Vue Bistro0.4 km
- Asaga Noodle Bar Ltd0.5 km
- Bwyty Sams0.5 km
- Cha Cha Stall0.5 km
- + 287 more
Takeaway Shop
86 nearby- Golden Swan0.5 km
- Golden Swan0.5 km
- China Garden0.9 km
- Crusts0.6 km
- DFC0.9 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
94 nearby- Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
- The Builders0.7 km
- Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
- The Builders0.7 km
- Clwb Hwylio ac Is-Ddŵr Abertawe0.3 km
- + 89 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea0.6 km
- Llansamlet5.6 km
- Gowerton7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wind Street0.1 km
- Wind Street0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Quay Parade0.1 km
- Sainsbury's Quay Parade0.1 km
- Castle Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA11AF · Data under Open Government Licence