Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PENMYNYDD ROAD, SA5 7EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENMYNYDD ROAD, SA5 7EH.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 7EH 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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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA5 7EH has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 33.1% year-on-year.

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

SA5 7EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penmynydd Road, 0.3km from Penlan in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 7EH 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 — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 33.1% year-on-year. 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 7EH are sourced from Output Area W00004457 (shared with 3 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 7EH. The average age is 37.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 127,000

5 sales · Mean £ 114,100

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

Crime around SA5 7EH is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences116
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting28
Public order21
Drugs13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Penderry Community Hub0.4 km
  • Penderry Community Hub0.4 km
  • Bwyd a Gwin Sanghera0.5 km
  • Treboeth Stop and Shop0.7 km
  • Sanghera Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.3 km
  • Clwb Chwaraeon a Chymdeithasol Fords0.8 km
  • Fords Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • Penlan Social Club0.3 km
  • The Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Penlan Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • Eagle Service Station0.8 km
  • Shanghai Chef0.5 km
  • Eagle Service Station0.8 km
  • Shanghai Chef0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • California Pizza0.6 km
  • Elachi0.5 km
  • Ho Wah House0.5 km
  • California Pizza0.6 km
  • Elachi0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco express0.5 km
  • Tesco express0.5 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.9 km
  • Llansamlet4.5 km
  • Gowerton5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Heol Gwyrosydd0.1 km
  • Heol Gwyrosydd0.1 km
  • Penderry Shops0.1 km
  • Heol Cadifor0.1 km
  • Penderry Shops0.2 km