Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

CADLE CRESCENT, SA5 5HS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CADLE CRESCENT, SA5 5HS.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 5HS 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SA5 5HS has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA5 5HS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cadle Crescent, 0.5km from Port Mead in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 5HS is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 5HS are sourced from Output Area W00004454 (shared with 5 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 5HS. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA5 5HS 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour20
Shoplifting15
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson13

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • Cadle Mill Cafe0.7 km
  • Cadle Mill Cafe0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.4 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.2 km
  • One Stop Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Peking House0.7 km
  • Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.6 km
  • The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.6 km
  • Peking House0.7 km
  • Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Mary Dillwyn0.7 km
  • Mary Dillwyn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.7 km
  • Swansea3.9 km
  • Llansamlet6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cadle Crescent0.2 km
  • Cadle Crescent0.3 km
  • Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Ivorites Arms0.3 km