Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PAVILAND PLACE, SA5 5JT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PAVILAND PLACE, SA5 5JT.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 5JT 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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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 41% social renting, SA5 5JT 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.

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

SA5 5JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Paviland Place, 0.1km from Fforesthall in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 5JT 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £90k, 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 5JT are sourced from Output Area W00004458 (shared with 4 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 5JT. 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

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,000

4 sales · Mean £ 100,000

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

Crime around SA5 5JT is moderate at 59 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 offences117
Anti-social behaviour52
Public order28
Drugs25
Criminal damage and arson19

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Penderry Community Hub1.0 km
  • Penderry Community Hub1.0 km
  • Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Penlan Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • Cadle Mill Cafe0.4 km
  • Cadle Mill Cafe0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Freedom Leisure1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 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
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks and Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.6 km
  • Gowerton4.3 km
  • Llansamlet5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Stembridge Avenue0.1 km
  • Stembridge Avenue0.1 km
  • Blaen-y-maes Family Centre0.1 km
  • Broughton Avenue0.1 km
  • St Cenydd Road0.2 km