SA5 5AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Crescent, 0.3km from Caer-eithin in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 5AQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £166k, 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 5AQ are sourced from Output Area W00004463 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CRESCENT, SA5 5AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, SA5 5AQ.
333
40
£ 33,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 5AQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA5 5AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (40) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 5AQ. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
2 sales · Mean £ 140,000
Semi-Detached
£ 120,000
4 sales · Mean £ 129,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA5 5AQ is moderate at 59 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 Ltd1.0 km
- AU Vodka Ltd1.0 km
- Penderry Community Hub0.8 km
- Penderry Community Hub0.8 km
- Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.9 km
- Penlan Social Club0.9 km
- Marquis Arms0.8 km
- Armine Social Club0.8 km
- Marquis Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Penlan Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- Cadle Mill Cafe0.7 km
- Cadle Mill Cafe0.7 km
- Pavilion Cafe0.6 km
- Penlan Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.7 km
- The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.7 km
- Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.7 km
- The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.7 km
- Curry Pot0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.3 km
- Gowerton4.4 km
- Llansamlet5.7 km
Bus Stops
- First Cymru Depot0.1 km
- First Cymru Depot0.2 km
- Caereithin Cross0.2 km
- Caereithin Cross0.2 km
- Caereithin Cross0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA55AQ · Data under Open Government Licence