Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

YSTRAD ROAD, SA5 4BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

241

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 4BU 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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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 44, SA5 4BU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £122k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SA5 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ystrad Road, 0.4km from Llewitha Bridge in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

Day-to-day life in SA5 4BU has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, 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 4BU are sourced from Output Area W00004056 (shared with 18 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 4BU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 114,500

6 sales · Mean £ 124,333

Detached

£ 110,000

1 sales · Mean £ 110,000

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

SA5 4BU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Shoplifting2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Hobbycraft0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

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

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.0 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.8 km
  • Joiners Arms0.0 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yo! To Go0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.6 km
  • Swansea4.6 km
  • Llangennech7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • St Illtyd's Church0.2 km
  • Harris Tyre's0.2 km
  • Haven0.3 km
  • Ystrad Road0.3 km
  • Ystrad Road0.3 km