Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GELLI RHEDYN, SA5 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GELLI RHEDYN, SA5 4BD.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA5 4BD's 60% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

SA5 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gelli Rhedyn, 0.5km from Llewitha Bridge in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 4BD represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area W00010263 (shared with 3 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 4BD. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 185,500

6 sales · Mean £ 203,158

Flat

£ 90,000

12 sales · Mean £ 85,625

Terraced

£ 149,000

4 sales · Mean £ 153,000

Detached

£ 236,000

2 sales · Mean £ 236,000

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

Crime around SA5 4BD is moderate at 64 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting68
Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.9 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.6 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.2 km
  • Joiners Arms0.6 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Curry Pot0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go0.2 km
  • Curry Pot0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go0.2 km
  • Peking House0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.0 km
  • Swansea4.6 km
  • Llansamlet7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fforestfach Tesco0.1 km
  • Llwyn Teg0.1 km
  • Fforestfach Tesco0.2 km
  • Ystrad Road0.3 km
  • Ystrad Road0.3 km