Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

YSTRAD ROAD, SA5 4BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YSTRAD ROAD, SA5 4BT.

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Population

426

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA5 4BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 47.0% year-on-year.

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

SA5 4BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ystrad Road, 0.3km from Llewitha Bridge in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 47.0% 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 4BT are sourced from Output Area W00004078 (shared with 12 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 4BT. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 302,000

Terraced

£ 111,250

12 sales · Mean £ 124,083

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

Crime around SA5 4BT is moderate at 68 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Hobbycraft0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
  • Tesco Extra0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.2 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.6 km
  • Joiners Arms0.2 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.7 km
  • Swansea4.7 km
  • Llansamlet7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Illtyd's Church0.0 km
  • Ystrad Road0.1 km
  • Ystrad Road0.2 km
  • Haven0.4 km
  • Llwyn Teg0.4 km