SA5 4AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Raven Hill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 4AG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SA5 4AG are sourced from Output Area W00004063 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA5 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA5 4AG.
255
44
£ 36,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in SA5 4AG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4AG. The average age is 44.1. 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)
SA5 4AG has low crime rates — 31 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.7 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.7 km
- CK's Supermarket1.0 km
- CK's Supermarket1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- KFC Swansea Fforestfach1.0 km
- The Cafe1.0 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food1.0 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Curry Pot0.9 km
- Curry Pot0.9 km
- Bombay Burritos0.6 km
- Pizza Giorgio0.7 km
- FC Bookbinder Coffee Stop0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Marquis Arms0.3 km
- Armine Social Club0.5 km
- Marquis Arms0.3 km
- Armine Social Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.4 km
- Gowerton3.8 km
- Llansamlet6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Weig Fach Lane0.2 km
- Golf Shop Carmarthen Road0.2 km
- Star Inn0.2 km
- Fforestfach Cross0.2 km
- Fforest-fach Park & Ride0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54AG · Data under Open Government Licence