Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

ALDWYN ROAD, SA5 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDWYN ROAD, SA5 5BU.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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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.

home £234,218 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences46
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order8
Vehicle crime7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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

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