Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA5 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA5 4AH.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 4AH 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.

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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 42, SA5 4AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SA5 4AH 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 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 4AH are sourced from Output Area W00004089 (shared with 22 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 SA5 4AH. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.7%
Asian / British Asian5.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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

SA5 4AH has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.8 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.8 km
  • Kumar Stores0.2 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.8 km
  • Greggs PLC0.8 km
  • FC Bookbinder Coffee Stop0.3 km
  • Deano's Diner0.2 km
  • Deano's Diner0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Nibbles0.2 km
  • Nibbles0.2 km
  • Ravenhill Park Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Ravenhill Park Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Subway0.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Marquis Arms0.0 km
  • Armine Social Club0.3 km
  • Marquis Arms0.0 km
  • Armine Social Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.1 km
  • Gowerton4.0 km
  • Llansamlet6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fforestfach Cross0.0 km
  • Fforestfach Cross0.1 km
  • Fforestfach Cross0.1 km
  • Weig Fach Lane0.2 km
  • Fforestfach Cross0.2 km