Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

TRAWLER ROAD, SA1 1JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAWLER ROAD, SA1 1JW.

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Population

140

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA1 1JW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £202k. Property prices are trending up 83.3% year-on-year.

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

SA1 1JW is an up-and-coming urban area on Trawler Road, 0.9km from Strand in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Waterfront ward and the Swansea West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swansea.

Safety: Crime rates are high (201 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, up 83.3% year-on-year. 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 1JW are sourced from Output Area W00010072 (shared with 52 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 1JW. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.8%
Asian / British Asian15.6%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed23.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 255,000

12 sales · Mean £ 299,500

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

Crime rates near SA1 1JW are high at 201 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting183
Violence and sexual offences147
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order43
Other theft23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

136 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.7 km
  • + 131 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

24 nearby
  • The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
  • The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
  • Beachcomber Hotel1.0 km
  • Glevdon Hotel1.0 km
  • Leonardos1.0 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

280 nearby
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.9 km
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.9 km
  • Cafe Memo's Swansea0.7 km
  • Caffe Lucia0.6 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.6 km
  • + 275 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Golden Swan1.0 km
  • Golden Swan1.0 km
  • Corn Dog0.7 km
  • Corn Dog0.7 km
  • China Garden0.8 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

84 nearby
  • The Potters Wheel0.7 km
  • The Potters Wheel0.7 km
  • Pump House0.5 km
  • Pump House0.5 km
  • Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea1.2 km
  • Llansamlet6.3 km
  • Gowerton7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Marriott Hotel0.2 km
  • Highmoor0.2 km
  • Highmoor0.3 km
  • Dunvant Place0.3 km
  • Civic Centre (via Ramp) 20.3 km