SA2 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Brynmill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Uplands ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SA2 0AY offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 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 SA2 0AY are sourced from Output Area W00004664 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA2 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA2 0AY.
423
28
£ 31,900 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 0AY 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.
Area Character
SA2 0AY is a student and graduate zone — average age 28, 65% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 0AY. The average age is 27.6. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 0AY has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
40 nearby- Celebration Cakes0.8 km
- Celebration Cakes0.8 km
- Bargain World0.7 km
- Bob Marley Vapes0.8 km
- Hung Cheong Chinese Stores0.8 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
18 nearby- Hurst Dene Guest House0.8 km
- Hurst Dene Guest House0.8 km
- Gwesty'r Mirador0.8 km
- Mirador Town House0.8 km
- Beachcomber Hotel0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Bar St James0.8 km
- Noahs Yard0.8 km
- Uplands Tavern0.8 km
- Bar St James0.8 km
- Noahs Yard0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Costa Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Vietnam Restaurant0.8 km
- Costa Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Pizza Napoli0.7 km
- Wangji Chinese Flavor0.7 km
- Pizza Napoli0.7 km
- Wangji Chinese Flavor0.7 km
- Ji The Chicken Shop0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.3 km
- Gowerton6.4 km
- Llansamlet7.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Helen's Cricket Ground0.0 km
- St Helen's Cricket Ground0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.2 km
- St Gabriel`s Church0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: SA20AY · Data under Open Government Licence