Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA1 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA1 1BP.

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Population

326

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA1 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA1 1BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Pentre'r-Gaseg in Swansea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Bôn-y-maen ward and the Swansea East constituency.

The people who live in SA1 1BP are typical of a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BP are sourced from Output Area W00010420 (shared with 712 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1BP. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SA1 1BP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Dobbies Restaurant0.4 km
  • Starvin Jacks Ltd0.3 km
  • Starvin Jacks Ltd0.3 km
  • Caitlins Coffee Corner1.0 km
  • McDonald's0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Sharma Stores0.9 km
  • Sharma Stores0.9 km
  • Tawe Texaco Service Station0.9 km
  • Tawe Texaco Service Station0.9 km
  • Poundland0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Siop Tships Rossi1.0 km
  • Rossi Fish and Chip Shop1.0 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Commercial Inn0.8 km
  • Coopers Arms0.8 km
  • Commercial Inn0.8 km
  • Coopers Arms0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llansamlet2.6 km
  • Swansea2.8 km
  • Skewen5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Siemens Way0.2 km
  • Siemens Way0.3 km
  • Brunel Way0.5 km