Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SWANSEA ROAD, SA5 4NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWANSEA ROAD, SA5 4NR.

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Population

357

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SA5 4NR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.6% year-on-year.

home £196,250 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA5 4NR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Swansea Road, 0.3km from Llewitha Bridge in Gorseinon. Administratively it sits within Llwchwr ward and the Gower constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 4NR represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 21.6% 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 SA5 4NR are sourced from Output Area W00010356 (shared with 31 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 4NR. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 196,250

2 sales · Mean £ 196,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SA5 4NR has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Papermill Cafe0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Joiners Arms0.6 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.9 km
  • Joiners Arms0.6 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Yo! To Go0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.3 km
  • Swansea5.2 km
  • Llangennech6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Morris Terrace0.1 km
  • Morris Terrace0.1 km