Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

FELIN FACH, SA5 4HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELIN FACH, SA5 4HH.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

41

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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 4HH 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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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in SA5 4HH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SA5 4HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felin Fach, 0.3km from Fforest-fach in Gowerton. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 4HH 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 4HH are sourced from Output Area W00004092 (shared with 25 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 4HH. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 4HH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

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

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.7 km
  • Joiners Arms0.7 km
  • Marquis Arms1.0 km
  • Marquis Arms1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yo! To Go0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.1 km
  • Swansea4.0 km
  • Llansamlet7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Dewhurst0.3 km
  • Fforest-fach Dewhurst0.3 km
  • Bruce Road0.4 km
  • Queensway0.4 km
  • Haven0.4 km