Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA1 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA1 1ED.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA1 1ED has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

SA1 1ED is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Strand in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Waterfront ward and the Swansea West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA1 1ED is a diverse urban neighbourhood with mixed household types and languages. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are high (412 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. 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 SA1 1ED are sourced from Output Area W00003990 (shared with 58 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 SA1 1ED. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.2%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 7%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime rates near SA1 1ED are high at 412 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 offences455
Anti-social behaviour236
Shoplifting217
Public order137
Other theft82

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

148 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • AA Catering Food Cash & Carry0.9 km
  • Boots The Chemist0.4 km
  • Booze and News0.5 km
  • + 143 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • The Dragon Hotel0.5 km
  • The Dragon Hotel0.5 km
  • The Grand Hotel0.7 km
  • The Grand Hotel0.7 km
  • Marriott Hotel0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

290 nearby
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.5 km
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.5 km
  • Asaga Noodle Bar Ltd0.6 km
  • Bwyty Sams0.5 km
  • Cha Cha Stall0.6 km
  • + 285 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

84 nearby
  • Golden Swan0.7 km
  • Golden Swan0.7 km
  • China Garden0.9 km
  • Crusts0.6 km
  • DFC0.9 km
  • + 79 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

90 nearby
  • Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
  • The Builders0.8 km
  • Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
  • The Builders0.8 km
  • Elysium Bar0.6 km
  • + 85 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea0.7 km
  • Llansamlet5.7 km
  • Gowerton7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wind Street0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Quay Parade0.1 km
  • Wind Street0.1 km
  • Burrows Place 0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's Quay Parade0.2 km