SA5 5DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chiltern Close, 0.2km from Cockett in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 42 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 5DA are sourced from Output Area W00004070 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTERN CLOSE, SA5 5DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN CLOSE, SA5 5DA.
262
43
£ 36,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 5DA 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
No single demographic signal dominates SA5 5DA — age 43, 75% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 5DA. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 5DA has low crime rates — 42 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
28 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
- CK's Supermarket0.5 km
- Davies of Mumbles1.0 km
- Jaks Supermarket1.0 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.7 km
- Beanos1.0 km
- Curry King1.0 km
- Beanos Pizza1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Meadow View Sports Complex0.9 km
- Meadow View Sports Complex0.9 km
- Swan Catering0.3 km
- Swan Catering0.3 km
- Nibbles0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Marquis Arms0.3 km
- Armine Social Club0.4 km
- Marquis Arms0.3 km
- Armine Social Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.0 km
- Gowerton4.0 km
- Llansamlet6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cockett Station0.1 km
- Station0.1 km
- Snowdon Drive0.1 km
- Station0.1 km
- Station Q0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA55DA · Data under Open Government Licence