Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

MALVERN TERRACE, SA2 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALVERN TERRACE, SA2 0BD.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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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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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SA2 0BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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SA2 0BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malvern Terrace, 0.4km from Brynmill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Uplands ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SA2 0BD offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area W00004661 (shared with 6 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 0BD. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 194,000

4 sales · Mean £ 198,625

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

SA2 0BD has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft11
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Celebration Cakes0.8 km
  • Celebration Cakes0.8 km
  • Bakers Basket0.5 km
  • Kay's Convenience Stores0.5 km
  • Bakers Basket0.5 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.8 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.8 km
  • Gwesty'r Mirador1.0 km
  • Mirador Town House1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Bar St James0.9 km
  • Noahs Yard0.9 km
  • Uplands Tavern0.9 km
  • Bar St James0.9 km
  • Noahs Yard0.9 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Costa Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Vietnam Restaurant0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Kokodoo0.9 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Uplands Fish Bar & Kebab House0.8 km
  • Kokodoo0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.6 km
  • Gowerton6.0 km
  • Llansamlet7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynmill Roundabout0.1 km
  • Brynmill Roundabout0.1 km
  • Brynmill Lane0.2 km
  • Brynmill Lane0.3 km
  • Rhyddings0.3 km