SA1 1LF is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Strand in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Castle ward and the Swansea West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA1 1LF is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (353 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 1LF are sourced from Output Area W00010075 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SA1 1LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SA1 1LF.
316
41
£ 31,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA1 1LF 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
With 75% social renting, SA1 1LF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA1 1LF. The average age is 40.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1LF are high at 353 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
162 nearby- H M Convenience0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- H M Convenience0.8 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- + 157 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- The Dragon Hotel0.2 km
- The Dragon Hotel0.2 km
- The Grand Hotel0.2 km
- The Grand Hotel0.2 km
- Travelodge0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
294 nearby- Belle Vue Bistro0.1 km
- Belle Vue Bistro0.1 km
- Cafe Memo's Swansea0.5 km
- Caffe Lucia0.4 km
- Chopstix Noodle Bar0.4 km
- + 289 more
Takeaway Shop
94 nearby- Golden Swan0.2 km
- Golden Swan0.2 km
- Corn Dog0.6 km
- Corn Dog0.6 km
- China Garden0.8 km
- + 89 more
Pub, NightClub
100 nearby- The Potters Wheel0.6 km
- The Potters Wheel0.6 km
- Hangar 18 Music Venue0.6 km
- Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd0.9 km
- The Builders0.7 km
- + 95 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea0.3 km
- Llansamlet5.5 km
- Gowerton7.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Street 30.0 km
- High Street 20.1 km
- High Street 10.1 km
- Orchard Street0.1 km
- Orchard Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA11LF · Data under Open Government Licence