SA5 4RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Road, 1.1km from Mynydd-Bach-y-Glo in Gowerton. Administratively it sits within Waunarlwydd ward and the Swansea West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 4RB are sourced from Output Area W00004064 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN ROAD, SA5 4RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN ROAD, SA5 4RB.
288
44
£ 40,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA5 4RB — age 44, 80% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £154k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 4RB. The average age is 43.8. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 156,000
3 sales · Mean £ 179,500
Semi-Detached
£ 151,000
3 sales · Mean £ 168,666
Detached
£ 211,000
1 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 4RB has low crime rates — 23 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Azeem General Store0.2 km
- Azeem General Store0.2 km
- Archfarchnad CKs0.8 km
- Bryn Road Service Station0.2 km
- M and S Newsagents0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The farmers Arms0.2 km
- The farmers Arms0.2 km
- Masons Arms0.6 km
- Masons Arms0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Eastern Kitchen0.5 km
- Eastern Kitchen0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton1.4 km
- Swansea5.8 km
- Bynea6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Westwinds Close0.1 km
- Victoria Road Park0.1 km
- Westwinds Close0.1 km
- Sardis Church0.2 km
- Sardis Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA54RB · Data under Open Government Licence