Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PROSPECT PARK, SA5 4ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PROSPECT PARK, SA5 4ED.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 4ED represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA5 4ED spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SA5 4ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Prospect Park, 0.3km from Fforestfach in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 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 4ED are sourced from Output Area W00004087 (shared with 16 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 4ED. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SA5 4ED has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences22
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.9 km
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.9 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.7 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Kumar Stores0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Nibbles0.7 km
  • Nibbles0.7 km
  • Ravenhill Park Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Ravenhill Park Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • FC Bookbinder Coffee Stop0.7 km
  • Deano's Diner0.7 km
  • Deano's Diner0.7 km
  • FC Bookbinder Coffee Stop0.7 km
  • Bombay Burritos1.0 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Marquis Arms0.5 km
  • Armine Social Club0.8 km
  • Marquis Arms0.5 km
  • Armine Social Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.5 km
  • Gowerton3.6 km
  • Llansamlet6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Cwmbach Road0.2 km
  • Cwmbach Road0.2 km
  • Grampian Way0.3 km
  • Snowdon Drive0.3 km
  • Weig Fach Lane0.4 km