SA5 5AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cotswold Close, 0.2km from Cockett in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 5AZ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £188k. 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 5AZ are sourced from Output Area W00004070 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTSWOLD CLOSE, SA5 5AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTSWOLD CLOSE, SA5 5AZ.
262
43
£ 36,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 5AZ 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
SA5 5AZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 5AZ. The average age is 43.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 183,000
3 sales · Mean £ 183,916
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 5AZ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
- CK's Supermarket0.6 km
- CK's Supermarket0.6 km
- Kumar Stores0.3 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- FC Bookbinder Coffee Stop0.3 km
- Bombay Burritos0.8 km
- Pizza Giorgio0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Meadow View Sports Complex1.0 km
- Meadow View Sports Complex1.0 km
- Swan Catering0.4 km
- Swan Catering0.4 km
- Nibbles0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Marquis Arms0.2 km
- Armine Social Club0.4 km
- Marquis Arms0.2 km
- Armine Social Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.1 km
- Gowerton4.0 km
- Llansamlet6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Snowdon Drive0.1 km
- Grampian Way0.2 km
- Cockett Station0.2 km
- Station0.2 km
- Fforestfach Cross0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA55AZ · Data under Open Government Licence