Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

WATERLOO PLACE, SA2 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO PLACE, SA2 0DE.

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Population

225

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 31,900 /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: SA2 0DE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 36, SA2 0DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £175k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.

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

SA2 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Place, 0.3km from Brynmill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Uplands ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For families considering a move, SA2 0DE represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.5% 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area W00004660 (shared with 11 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 0DE. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 163,500

22 sales · Mean £ 165,734

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

SA2 0DE has low crime rates — 27 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.

Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences34
Vehicle crime15
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.8 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.9 km
  • Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.8 km
  • Sloth Coffee Co.0.9 km
  • Mens Breakfast Pantygwydr Baptist Church0.5 km
  • + 51 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Siop Fara Jenkins0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.6 km
  • Balance1.0 km
  • Davies of Mumbles1.0 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Jack Murphys Uplands0.7 km
  • The Bookshop0.7 km
  • The Bookshop0.7 km
  • Y Clwb Sgeti1.0 km
  • The Sketty Club1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Kokodoo0.7 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Uplands Fish Bar & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Kokodoo0.7 km
  • Uplands Pizza0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Gwesty'r Mirador0.8 km
  • Mirador Town House0.8 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.6 km
  • Hurst Dene Guest House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.5 km
  • Gowerton5.9 km
  • Llansamlet7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Rhyddings0.1 km
  • Rhyddings0.1 km
  • Brynmill Roundabout0.3 km
  • Brynmill Roundabout0.3 km
  • St Gabriels Church0.3 km