Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA5 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA5 4BX.

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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 4BX 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

SA5 4BX is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

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

This is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 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 4BX 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 4BX. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

SA5 4BX has low crime rates — 17 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 offences14
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
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

10 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.8 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Hobbycraft0.8 km
  • Home Bargains0.6 km
  • + 5 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 Arms0.1 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.7 km
  • Joiners Arms0.1 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.6 km
  • Swansea4.7 km
  • Llangennech7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Illtyd's Church0.1 km
  • Ystrad Road0.2 km
  • Harris Tyre's0.3 km
  • Ystrad Road0.3 km
  • Haven0.4 km