SA5 5JS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broughton Avenue, 0.2km from Fforesthall in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 5JS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5JS are sourced from Output Area W00004458 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROUGHTON AVENUE, SA5 5JS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON AVENUE, SA5 5JS.
290
41
£ 32,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 5JS 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
With 41% social renting, SA5 5JS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 5JS. The average age is 40.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
3 sales · Mean £ 91,666
Semi-Detached
£ 96,250
2 sales · Mean £ 96,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA5 5JS is moderate at 68 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
18 nearby- Penderry Community Hub0.9 km
- Penderry Community Hub0.9 km
- Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Jenkins Bakery0.5 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.9 km
- Penlan Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Penlan Rugby Football Club0.7 km
- Cadle Mill Cafe0.4 km
- Cadle Mill Cafe0.4 km
- Freedom Leisure0.9 km
- Freedom Leisure0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Peking House0.8 km
- Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.4 km
- The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.4 km
- Peking House0.8 km
- Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- B & M Retail Ltd1.0 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.5 km
- Gowerton4.4 km
- Llansamlet5.6 km
Bus Stops
- St Cenydd Road0.1 km
- Blaen-y-maes Family Centre0.1 km
- Broughton Avenue0.1 km
- Mynydd Newydd Road0.2 km
- Stembridge Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA55JS · Data under Open Government Licence