SA5 4QA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwmbach Road, 0.6km from Fforestfach in Gowerton. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 4QA 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, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k. 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 4QA are sourced from Output Area W00004092 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CWMBACH ROAD, SA5 4QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWMBACH ROAD, SA5 4QA.
242
41
£ 36,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 4QA 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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in SA5 4QA — 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 4QA. The average age is 40.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Detached
£ 235,500
2 sales · Mean £ 235,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SA5 4QA has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Joiners Arms0.9 km
- Joiners Arms0.9 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Archfarchnad CKs1.0 km
- CK's Supermarket1.0 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- I J Mooney Butchers0.7 km
- I J Mooney Butchers0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Grill House0.7 km
- Grill House0.7 km
- Lezzet Cafe0.7 km
- Lezzet Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton2.8 km
- Swansea4.2 km
- Llansamlet7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Woodlands0.1 km
- Woodlands0.1 km
- Gypsy Cross0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54QA · Data under Open Government Licence