SA5 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Road, 0.2km from Raven Hill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 4AD represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.8% 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 SA5 4AD are sourced from Output Area W00004089 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 4AD.
264
42
£ 36,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA5 4AD is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4AD. The average age is 42.4. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
7 sales · Mean £ 118,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 4AD has low crime rates — 32 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
28 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.6 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.6 km
- CK's Supermarket0.9 km
- CK's Supermarket0.9 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Greggs PLC0.9 km
- Curry Pot1.0 km
- Curry Pot1.0 km
- Bombay Burritos0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Swan Catering0.6 km
- Swan Catering0.6 km
- Lezzet Cafe0.9 km
- Nibbles0.3 km
- Nibbles0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Marquis Arms0.2 km
- Armine Social Club0.3 km
- Marquis Arms0.2 km
- Armine Social Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.2 km
- Gowerton3.9 km
- Llansamlet6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fforestfach Cross0.1 km
- Weig Fach Lane0.2 km
- Fforestfach Cross0.2 km
- Fforestfach Cross0.3 km
- Fforestfach Cross0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54AD · Data under Open Government Licence