Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA1 1DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

268

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA1 1DH 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.

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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA1 1DH 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.

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

SA1 1DH 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 1DH 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 (485 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area W00010090 (shared with 104 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 1DH. 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

White / British74.8%
Asian / British Asian12.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near SA1 1DH are high at 485 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.

Violence and sexual offences516
Shoplifting313
Anti-social behaviour271
Public order160
Other theft101

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

160 nearby
  • H M Convenience1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • H M Convenience1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • + 155 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • The Dragon Hotel0.4 km
  • The Dragon Hotel0.4 km
  • The Grand Hotel0.6 km
  • The Grand Hotel0.6 km
  • Travelodge0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

294 nearby
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.4 km
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.4 km
  • Cafe Memo's Swansea0.5 km
  • Caffe Lucia0.3 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.3 km
  • + 289 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

94 nearby
  • Golden Swan0.5 km
  • Golden Swan0.5 km
  • Corn Dog0.6 km
  • Corn Dog0.6 km
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • + 89 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

96 nearby
  • The Potters Wheel0.6 km
  • The Potters Wheel0.6 km
  • Hangar 18 Music Venue0.5 km
  • Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd0.9 km
  • The Builders0.7 km
  • + 91 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea0.6 km
  • Llansamlet5.7 km
  • Gowerton7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Wind Street0.1 km
  • Castle Square0.1 km
  • Wind Street0.1 km
  • Princess Way B0.1 km
  • Castle Square0.1 km