Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA1 1HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA1 1HU.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British73.6%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed8.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences240
Anti-social behaviour69
Public order62
Criminal damage and arson54
Drugs35

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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