SA1 1FY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trawler Road, 0.8km from St Thomas in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Waterfront ward and the Swansea West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup are likely to be married, and the numbers of households with children are above the group average. adults are more likely to be in the 25 to 44 age group, and older residents are also more prevalent than elsewhere in this group. the subgroup is less ethnically diverse than the group average, with slightly more white ethnic group members, and has more secular attitudes to religion than the group as a whole. residence in the social rented sector is very rare. households in this subgroup are more likely to own multiple cars than those assigned elsewhere in the group. students are relatively less common, although individuals are highly skilled and educated to degree standard. unemployment or part-time work is rare, and many individuals are employed in associate professional, technical, administrative or secretarial occupations. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, up 93.0% 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 SA1 1FY are sourced from Output Area W00010094 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TRAWLER ROAD, SA1 1FY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAWLER ROAD, SA1 1FY.
186
40
£ 31,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA1 1FY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 93.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1FY. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 153,500
11 sales · Mean £ 234,272
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA1 1FY has low crime rates — 30 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Graft Honey0.6 km
- Marina Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Graft Honey0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
60 nearby- Pump House0.5 km
- Pump House0.5 km
- The Ship Inn0.9 km
- The Ship Inn0.9 km
- Clwb Hwylio ac Is-Ddŵr Abertawe0.5 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
112 nearby- Cafe Tawe0.4 km
- Coast Cafe0.1 km
- Coffee Fresco0.6 km
- El Pescador0.9 km
- Gallinis Restaurant0.4 km
- + 107 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Archfarchnadoedd Sainsburys Ccc0.7 km
- Sainsburys Supermarkets Plc0.7 km
- Iceland Foods PLC1.0 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
- Travelodge0.9 km
- Gwesty'r Village0.7 km
- Village Hotel and Leisure Complex0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Flame Kebab House0.9 km
- Big Daddy's Pizza & Kebab Ltd0.9 km
- Chick-o-land0.9 km
- Coco di Mama0.9 km
- Eatalians0.9 km
- + 33 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea1.4 km
- Llansamlet5.7 km
- Skewen7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Swansea Marina0.2 km
- Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal0.3 km
- Swansea Ferry Port0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA11FY · Data under Open Government Licence