SA2 0HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bernard Street, 0.2km from Uplands 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. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k. 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 0HT are sourced from Output Area W00004650 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERNARD STREET, SA2 0HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERNARD STREET, SA2 0HT.
423
30
£ 38,400 /yr
19%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 0HT 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
Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 53% private renter occupancy, SA2 0HT is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 0HT. The average age is 29.8. 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: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 233,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 0HT has low crime rates — 43 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.6 km
- Swansea Foodbank0.8 km
- Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.6 km
- Swansea Foodbank0.8 km
- Siop Fara Jenkins0.3 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.4 km
- Sloth Coffee Co.0.6 km
- Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.4 km
- Sloth Coffee Co.0.6 km
- Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church0.1 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Jack Murphys Uplands0.3 km
- The Bookshop0.4 km
- The Bookshop0.4 km
- Y Clwb Sgeti1.0 km
- The Sketty Club1.0 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Kokodoo0.3 km
- Burger King0.3 km
- Uplands Fish Bar & Kebab House0.3 km
- Kokodoo0.3 km
- Uplands Pizza0.3 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Gwesty'r Mirador0.4 km
- Mirador Town House0.4 km
- Hurst Dene Guest House0.2 km
- Hurst Dene Guest House0.2 km
- Beachcomber Hotel1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.2 km
- Gowerton5.7 km
- Llansamlet7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bernard Street0.1 km
- Bernard Street0.2 km
- Bernard Street0.2 km
- Gwydr Crescent0.2 km
- Gwydr Crecsent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA20HT · Data under Open Government Licence