Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

EUROPA WAY, SA5 4AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EUROPA WAY, SA5 4AJ.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 4AJ 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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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA5 4AJ has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SA5 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Europa Way, 0.4km from Fforest-fach in Gowerton. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 4AJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 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 SA5 4AJ are sourced from Output Area W00004092 (shared with 25 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 SA5 4AJ. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

SA5 4AJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Hobbycraft1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.5 km
  • Joiners Arms0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yo! To Go0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.0 km
  • Swansea4.1 km
  • Llansamlet7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dewhurst0.2 km
  • Fforest-fach Dewhurst0.2 km
  • Haven0.3 km
  • Bruce Road0.3 km
  • Queensway0.4 km