Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA5 4QR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

244

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Avg Age

68

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Avg Income

£ 40,300 /yr

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Employed

24%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 4QR 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.

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 94% owner-occupation and an average age of 68, SA5 4QR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

SA5 4QR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Gowerton in Gowerton. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 4QR represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 68) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 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 4QR are sourced from Output Area W00004091 (shared with 8 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 4QR. The average age is 68.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SA5 4QR has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Azeem General Store0.5 km
  • Azeem General Store0.5 km
  • Archfarchnad CKs1.0 km
  • CKs Supermarket1.0 km
  • Bryn Road Service Station0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The farmers Arms0.3 km
  • The farmers Arms0.3 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.8 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.8 km
  • Masons Arms1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Gowerton Comprehensive School Kitchen 10.7 km
  • Gowerton Comprehensive School Kitchen 10.7 km
  • Bonophool Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Nomad Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
  • Station 86 Limited1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ming Fai1.0 km
  • Tarkka Swansea1.0 km
  • The Contented Sole1.0 km
  • Top Pizza1.0 km
  • Ming Fai1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton0.8 km
  • Bynea6.0 km
  • Swansea6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Derwen Close0.2 km
  • Derwen Close0.2 km
  • Westfield Road0.2 km
  • Bishwell Park0.3 km
  • Westfield Road0.3 km