SA5 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Swansea West Industrial Estate, 0.5km from Fforest-fach in Gowerton. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 4DE 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. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 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 4DE are sourced from Output Area W00004092 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWANSEA WEST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SA5 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWANSEA WEST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, SA5 4DE.
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£ 36,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4DE 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
With 54% social renting, SA5 4DE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4DE. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 4DE has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Swansea Community Farm0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- Hobbycraft1.0 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Extra0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Joiners Arms0.4 km
- Joiners Arms0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yo! To Go0.7 km
- Yo! To Go0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton2.9 km
- Swansea4.2 km
- Llansamlet7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bruce Road0.2 km
- Haven0.2 km
- Dewhurst0.2 km
- Fforest-fach Dewhurst0.2 km
- Bruce Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54DE · Data under Open Government Licence