SA1 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Strand in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Waterfront ward and the Swansea West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA1 1AU is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. By day, the area transitions to a multiethnic urban high streets character: urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area W00010097 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA1 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA1 1AU.
221
46
£ 31,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 45% social renting, SA1 1AU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 46-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1AU. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA1 1AU is above average at 101 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- Marriott Hotel0.8 km
- Marriott Hotel0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
234 nearby- Belle Vue Bistro1.0 km
- Belle Vue Bistro1.0 km
- Asaga Noodle Bar Ltd0.9 km
- Bwyty Sams0.9 km
- Cha Cha Stall0.9 km
- + 229 more
Retailers - Other
122 nearby- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Booze and News0.9 km
- Krispy Kreme Swansea Box Store0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.7 km
- Booze and News0.9 km
- + 117 more
Pub, NightClub
72 nearby- Hangar 18 Music Venue1.0 km
- Hangar 18 Music Venue1.0 km
- Kings Arms Tavern1.0 km
- The Ship Inn0.8 km
- Kings Arms Tavern1.0 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Crusts1.0 km
- Crusts1.0 km
- Ace's Desserts1.0 km
- New Ichiban Japanese Restaurant1.0 km
- Thai Street Food1.0 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.6 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea1.1 km
- Llansamlet5.8 km
- Skewen7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Swansea Marina0.1 km
- Ferrara Square0.2 km
- Ferrara Square0.2 km
- Burrows Place 0.3 km
- Swansea Environment Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA11AU · Data under Open Government Licence