Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GWYDR CRESCENT, SA2 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWYDR CRESCENT, SA2 0AB.

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Population

434

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

19%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 0AB 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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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

75% of homes in SA2 0AB are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Average age 26 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area. Property prices are trending up 111.5% year-on-year.

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

SA2 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwydr Crescent, 0.2km from Uplands in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Uplands ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SA2 0AB offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 111.5% 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 SA2 0AB are sourced from Output Area W00004646 (shared with 17 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 SA2 0AB. The average age is 25.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.1%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

19%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,000

9 sales · Mean £ 217,388

Flat

£ 118,500

3 sales · Mean £ 113,500

Detached

£ 276,000

1 sales · Mean £ 276,000

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

SA2 0AB has low crime rates — 49 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Anti-social behaviour50
Shoplifting48
Public order41
Criminal damage and arson36

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.5 km
  • Swansea Foodbank0.7 km
  • Dylan Thomas Birthplace0.5 km
  • Swansea Foodbank0.7 km
  • Siop Fara Jenkins0.1 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

100 nearby
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.4 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.7 km
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.4 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.7 km
  • Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church0.1 km
  • + 95 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Swansea Masonic Hall Co Ltd0.9 km
  • Jack Murphys Uplands0.2 km
  • The Bookshop0.2 km
  • The Bookshop0.2 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Kokodoo0.2 km
  • Burger King0.1 km
  • Uplands Fish Bar & Kebab House0.1 km
  • Kokodoo0.2 km
  • Uplands Pizza0.1 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Mirador0.3 km
  • Mirador Town House0.3 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.3 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.3 km
  • Beachcomber Hotel0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.0 km
  • Gowerton5.9 km
  • Llansamlet7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gwydr Square0.1 km
  • Gwydr Crecsent0.1 km
  • Gwydr Crescent0.1 km
  • Gwydr Crescent Shops0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km