Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

WHITEFORD ROAD, SA5 5JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEFORD ROAD, SA5 5JX.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /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: SA5 5JX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in SA5 5JX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-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 5JX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whiteford Road, 0.2km from Mynydd Newydd in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 5JX 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. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £120k, 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 5JX are sourced from Output Area W00004456 (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 5JX. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
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

Detached

£ 123,000

1 sales · Mean £ 123,000

Semi-Detached

£ 120,100

3 sales · Mean £ 125,066

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

Crime around SA5 5JX is moderate at 56 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour38
Public order23
Drugs22
Other crime12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Penderry Community Hub0.9 km
  • Penderry Community Hub0.9 km
  • Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Blaenymaes Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.9 km
  • Penlan Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Penlan Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • Cadle Mill Cafe0.3 km
  • Cadle Mill Cafe0.3 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.8 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.3 km
  • The Indian street kitchen group ltd0.3 km
  • Peking House0.8 km
  • Square Pizza Kitchen Swansea0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.6 km
  • Gowerton4.4 km
  • Llansamlet5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Cenydd Road0.2 km
  • Milford Way0.2 km
  • Broughton Avenue0.2 km
  • Blaen-y-maes Family Centre0.2 km
  • Milford Way0.2 km