Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA5 4BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 37, SA5 4BE 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 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Cadle in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 4BE are sourced from Output Area W00010263 (shared with 3 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 4BE. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian20.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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 4BE is moderate at 53 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.

Shoplifting68
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.8 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Swansea Community Farm0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.8 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.0 km
  • Joiners Arms0.8 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Curry Pot0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go0.3 km
  • Curry Pot0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go0.3 km
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.1 km
  • Swansea4.6 km
  • Llansamlet6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Fforestfach Tesco0.1 km
  • Fforestfach Tesco0.2 km
  • Llwyn Teg0.2 km
  • Fforestfach Tesco0.4 km
  • Woodford Road Lower0.4 km