Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA1 1JS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

148

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 31,400 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA1 1JS 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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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA1 1JS has a significant social housing presence — 79% 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 1JS is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from The Island in Swansea. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Swansea West constituency.

SA1 1JS is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime rates are high (154 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 1JS are sourced from Output Area W00003981 (shared with 21 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 1JS. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.1%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near SA1 1JS are high at 154 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences246
Shoplifting116
Anti-social behaviour100
Public order79
Criminal damage and arson63

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

142 nearby
  • H M Convenience1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • H M Convenience1.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 137 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • The Dragon Hotel0.6 km
  • The Dragon Hotel0.6 km
  • The Grand Hotel0.2 km
  • The Grand Hotel0.2 km
  • Travelodge0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

244 nearby
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.5 km
  • Belle Vue Bistro0.5 km
  • Cafe Memo's Swansea0.9 km
  • Caffe Lucia0.8 km
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar0.8 km
  • + 239 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

74 nearby
  • Golden Swan0.5 km
  • Golden Swan0.5 km
  • Corn Dog0.9 km
  • Corn Dog0.9 km
  • Ace's Desserts0.3 km
  • + 69 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

92 nearby
  • The Potters Wheel0.9 km
  • The Potters Wheel0.9 km
  • Elysium Bar0.3 km
  • Hippos0.2 km
  • Kings Arms Tavern0.4 km
  • + 87 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods PLC0.9 km
  • Archfarchnadoedd Sainsburys Ccc0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea0.1 km
  • Llansamlet5.1 km
  • Gowerton7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station N10.0 km
  • Railway Station N20.0 km
  • High Street Station0.1 km
  • High Street Station0.1 km
  • High Street Station 0.1 km