SA5 5AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ravenhill Road, 0.4km from Raven Hill in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 5AH represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 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 5AH are sourced from Output Area W00004463 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RAVENHILL ROAD, SA5 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RAVENHILL ROAD, SA5 5AH.
333
40
£ 33,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 5AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 5AH — age 40, 79% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 5AH. The average age is 40.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 5AH has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.8 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.8 km
- Penderry Community Hub0.9 km
- Penderry Community Hub0.9 km
- Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.9 km
- Penlan Social Club0.9 km
- Marquis Arms0.7 km
- Armine Social Club0.6 km
- Marquis Arms0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Penlan Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- Cadle Mill Cafe0.9 km
- Cadle Mill Cafe0.9 km
- Pavilion Cafe0.7 km
- Penlan Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.9 km
- The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.9 km
- Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.9 km
- The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.9 km
- Curry Pot0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.2 km
- Gowerton4.3 km
- Llansamlet5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Caereithin Cross0.0 km
- Caereithen Cross0.1 km
- Caereithin Cross0.1 km
- Caereithin Cross0.1 km
- Gendros Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA55AH · Data under Open Government Licence