Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

ST ALBANS ROAD, SA2 0BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS ROAD, SA2 0BP.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

17%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 0BP 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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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SA2 0BP is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 55% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

home £259,100 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA2 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Albans Road, 0.0km from Brynmill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Uplands ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SA2 0BP offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, up 12.7% 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 SA2 0BP are sourced from Output Area W00004659 (shared with 3 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 SA2 0BP. The average age is 29.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.7%
Asian / British Asian11.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

17%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 275,000

15 sales · Mean £ 266,900

Flat

£ 118,250

2 sales · Mean £ 118,250

Semi-Detached

£ 175,000

2 sales · Mean £ 175,000

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

SA2 0BP has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences100
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order25
Other theft23

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.8 km
  • Swansea Foodbank1.0 km
  • Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.8 km
  • Swansea Foodbank1.0 km
  • Siop Fara Jenkins0.5 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

88 nearby
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.7 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.9 km
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.7 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.9 km
  • Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church0.4 km
  • + 83 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Jack Murphys Uplands0.5 km
  • The Bookshop0.5 km
  • The Bookshop0.5 km
  • Beechwood Club0.7 km
  • Beechwood Club0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Kokodoo0.5 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Uplands Fish Bar & Kebab House0.5 km
  • Kokodoo0.5 km
  • Uplands Pizza0.5 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Mirador0.6 km
  • Mirador Town House0.6 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.5 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.5 km
  • Beachcomber Hotel0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.2 km
  • Gowerton6.0 km
  • Llansamlet7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • St Gabriel`s Church0.1 km
  • St Gabriels Church0.1 km
  • Marlborough Road0.2 km
  • Rhyddings0.2 km