SA1 1HU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Road, 0.1km from Greenhill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Swansea West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA1 1HU is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1HU are sourced from Output Area W00004008 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA1 1HU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA1 1HU.
201
40
£ 33,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA1 1HU 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.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in SA1 1HU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1HU. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA1 1HU is above average at 97 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
66 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Archfarchnad M a H0.9 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Spar0.5 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- The Dragon Hotel0.9 km
- The Grand Hotel0.6 km
- The Grand Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Belle Vue Bistro0.9 km
- Belle Vue Bistro0.9 km
- Basekamp Ltd0.8 km
- First Call Coffee0.7 km
- First Call Coffee0.6 km
- + 87 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Golden Swan0.8 km
- Golden Swan0.8 km
- Brothers House0.9 km
- Chicken King0.9 km
- Indian Spice0.5 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
34 nearby- Elysium Bar0.7 km
- Hippos0.6 km
- Kings Arms Tavern0.7 km
- Elysium Bar0.7 km
- Hippos0.6 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea0.5 km
- Llansamlet4.9 km
- Gowerton6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Dyfatty0.1 km
- Gallivan`s0.2 km
- Zoar Chapel0.2 km
- Dyfatty0.2 km
- Brynmelyn Flats0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA11HU · Data under Open Government Licence