Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

ABERGELLY ROAD, SA5 4DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABERGELLY ROAD, SA5 4DY.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 4DY 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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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA5 4DY is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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 4DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Abergelly Road, 0.7km from Fforest-fach in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 4DY represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 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 4DY are sourced from Output Area W00004084 (shared with 19 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 4DY. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian5.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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 4DY has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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.

Shoplifting29
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Other crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Jenkins Bakery1.0 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.5 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.5 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.4 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
  • Tesco Extra0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.4 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.7 km
  • Joiners Arms0.4 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Curry Pot1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km
  • Curry Pot1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.0 km
  • Swansea4.2 km
  • Llansamlet7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Fforest-fach Dewhurst0.1 km
  • Dewhurst0.1 km
  • Hardings Gate0.2 km
  • Haven0.2 km
  • Ystrad Road0.3 km