Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SA2 0EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SA2 0EA.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

18%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 0EA 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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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Average age 27, 63% renting. SA2 0EA has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.

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

SA2 0EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlborough Road, 0.2km from Brynmill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Uplands ward and the Swansea West constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 0EA are sourced from Output Area W00004657 (shared with 5 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 0EA. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

18%Active
FT: 10%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 168,000

15 sales · Mean £ 177,066

Semi-Detached

£ 247,500

1 sales · Mean £ 247,500

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

SA2 0EA has low crime rates — 48 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 offences128
Shoplifting56
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order34
Criminal damage and arson31

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.7 km
  • Swansea Foodbank0.8 km
  • Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.7 km
  • Swansea Foodbank0.8 km
  • Siop Fara Jenkins0.3 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.6 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.8 km
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.6 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.8 km
  • Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church0.2 km
  • + 89 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Jack Murphys Uplands0.4 km
  • The Bookshop0.4 km
  • The Bookshop0.4 km
  • Brunswick Arms0.9 km
  • Brunswick Arms0.9 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Kokodoo0.4 km
  • Burger King0.3 km
  • Uplands Fish Bar & Kebab House0.3 km
  • Kokodoo0.4 km
  • Uplands Pizza0.3 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Mirador0.5 km
  • Mirador Town House0.5 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.4 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.4 km
  • Beachcomber Hotel0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.2 km
  • Gowerton5.9 km
  • Llansamlet7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Marlborough Road0.0 km
  • Marlborough Road0.1 km
  • Bernard Street0.1 km
  • Gwydr Crescent0.1 km
  • Gwydr Crecsent0.1 km