Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PENLAN ROAD, SA5 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENLAN ROAD, SA5 7DE.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 32,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 7DE 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.

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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SA5 7DE 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. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.

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

SA5 7DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penlan Road, 0.3km from Tre-Boeth in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Penderry ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 7DE 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £164k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 8.6% year-on-year. 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 7DE are sourced from Output Area W00004455 (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 7DE. 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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 189,995

1 sales · Mean £ 189,995

Detached

£ 157,750

4 sales · Mean £ 184,125

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

Crime around SA5 7DE is moderate at 51 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 offences105
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order30
Shoplifting29
Drugs14

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bwyd a Gwin Sanghera0.3 km
  • Treboeth Stop and Shop0.4 km
  • Sanghera Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Treboeth Stop and Shop0.4 km
  • The Sherries0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Chwaraeon a Chymdeithasol Fords0.5 km
  • Fords Sports and Social Club0.5 km
  • The Kings Head Hotel0.4 km
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Penlan0.5 km
  • Penlan Social Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Eagle Service Station0.5 km
  • Shanghai Chef0.3 km
  • Eagle Service Station0.5 km
  • Shanghai Chef0.3 km
  • Freedom Leisure0.4 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • California Pizza0.4 km
  • Elachi0.3 km
  • Ho Wah House0.3 km
  • California Pizza0.4 km
  • Elachi0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco express0.3 km
  • Tesco express0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.1 km
  • Llansamlet4.4 km
  • Gowerton5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Penlan Road Top0.0 km
  • Penderry Shops0.1 km
  • Penlan Steps0.1 km
  • Penderry Shops0.1 km
  • Penlan Steps0.1 km