SA5 4AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Fforest-fach in Gowerton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.
SA5 4AW 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 town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 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 4AW are sourced from Output Area W00004092 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA5 4AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA5 4AW.
242
41
£ 36,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4AW 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
SA5 4AW 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4AW. 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
Economic Activity
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 4AW has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Swansea Community Farm1.0 km
- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks and Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.8 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Joiners Arms0.6 km
- Joiners Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yo! To Go0.9 km
- Yo! To Go0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton2.9 km
- Swansea4.2 km
- Llansamlet7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bruce Road0.2 km
- Dewhurst0.3 km
- Fforest-fach Dewhurst0.4 km
- Haven0.4 km
- Bruce Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54AW · Data under Open Government Licence