SA5 4BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parc Fforestfach, 0.6km from Llewitha Bridge in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 4BB are sourced from Output Area W00004084 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARC FFORESTFACH, SA5 4BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARC FFORESTFACH, SA5 4BB.
304
36
£ 33,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4BB 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 36, SA5 4BB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4BB. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA5 4BB is moderate at 78 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
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Caffe Nero0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Peking House1.0 km
- Peking House1.0 km
- Curry Pot0.8 km
- Yo! To Go0.2 km
- Curry Pot0.8 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
- One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Swansea Community Farm0.2 km
- Holland & Barrett0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.2 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Joiners Arms0.6 km
- Mary Dillwyn0.4 km
- Joiners Arms0.6 km
- Mary Dillwyn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton3.1 km
- Swansea4.3 km
- Llansamlet6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hardings Gate0.1 km
- Fforestfach Tesco0.1 km
- Llwyn Teg0.2 km
- Fforestfach Tesco0.3 km
- Ystrad Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54BB · Data under Open Government Licence