SA5 5BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Aldwyn Road, 0.2km from Cockett in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 5BU represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, up 9.7% year-on-year. 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 5BU are sourced from Output Area W00004072 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALDWYN ROAD, SA5 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDWYN ROAD, SA5 5BU.
284
50
£ 36,400 /yr
44%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA5 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 5BU. The average age is 50.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 313,666
Semi-Detached
£ 187,500
10 sales · Mean £ 184,275
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 5BU has low crime rates — 36 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
20 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.7 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- CK's Supermarket0.2 km
- Davies of Mumbles0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Tandoori Spice1.0 km
- Tandoori Spice1.0 km
- Beanos0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Armine Social Club0.7 km
- Cockett Inn0.7 km
- Cockett Inn0.7 km
- Marquis Arms0.6 km
- Armine Social Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Subway0.6 km
- Meadow View Sports Complex0.9 km
- Meadow View Sports Complex0.9 km
- Swan Catering0.5 km
- Swan Catering0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.0 km
- Gowerton3.9 km
- Llansamlet6.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Peter`s Church0.1 km
- St Peter`s Church0.1 km
- Station0.2 km
- Station0.2 km
- Station Q0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA55BU · Data under Open Government Licence