SA1 1LB 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.
For renters and young professionals, SA1 1LB offers a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (186 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £129k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 6.4% 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 1LB are sourced from Output Area W00010091 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAWLER ROAD, SA1 1LB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAWLER ROAD, SA1 1LB.
148
45
£ 31,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA1 1LB spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £129k. Property prices are trending up 6.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1LB. The average age is 44.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 133,000
11 sales · Mean £ 147,609
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SA1 1LB are high at 186 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
134 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- AA Catering Food Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Boots The Chemist0.5 km
- Booze and News0.6 km
- + 129 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- Gwesty Sandpiper0.8 km
- Gwesty'r Morlais0.8 km
- Oyster Hotel0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
274 nearby- Belle Vue Bistro0.9 km
- Belle Vue Bistro0.9 km
- Asaga Noodle Bar Ltd0.6 km
- Bwyty Sams0.6 km
- Cha Cha Stall0.6 km
- + 269 more
Takeaway Shop
74 nearby- Golden Swan1.0 km
- Golden Swan1.0 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- Crusts0.6 km
- DFC0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
82 nearby- Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
- Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd0.9 km
- The Builders0.7 km
- Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
- The Builders0.7 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland Foods PLC0.5 km
- Iceland Foods PLC0.5 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea1.2 km
- Llansamlet6.2 km
- Gowerton7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Highmoor0.2 km
- Highmoor0.2 km
- Marriott Hotel0.3 km
- Dunvant Place0.3 km
- Albert Row A0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA11LB · Data under Open Government Licence