SA5 7DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penlan Terrace, 0.2km from Tre-Boeth in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 7DB represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 7DB are sourced from Output Area W00004455 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENLAN TERRACE, SA5 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLAN TERRACE, SA5 7DB.
322
42
£ 32,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 7DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SA5 7DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 7DB. The average age is 41.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 169,750
2 sales · Mean £ 169,750
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
Detached
£ 186,500
2 sales · Mean £ 186,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 7DB has low crime rates — 40 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
16 nearby- Penderry Community Hub0.8 km
- Penderry Community Hub0.8 km
- Bwyd a Gwin Sanghera0.3 km
- Treboeth Stop and Shop0.3 km
- Sanghera Food & Wine0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.6 km
- Clwb Chwaraeon a Chymdeithasol Fords0.5 km
- Fords Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Penlan Social Club0.6 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Penlan Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- Purefootball1.0 km
- Purefootball1.0 km
- Eagle Service Station0.5 km
- Shanghai Chef0.3 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- California Pizza0.3 km
- Elachi0.3 km
- Ho Wah House0.3 km
- California Pizza0.3 km
- Elachi0.3 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco express0.3 km
- Tesco express0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.1 km
- Llansamlet4.3 km
- Gowerton5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Gwrosydd Primary School0.1 km
- Penlan Steps0.1 km
- Penlan Steps0.1 km
- Penlan Primary School0.1 km
- Penlan Road Top0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SA57DB · Data under Open Government Licence