SA5 7LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Velindre Road, 0.4km from Bryn-Tywod in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Pontlliew and Tircoed ward and the Gower constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 7LP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7LP are sourced from Output Area W00004248 (shared with 42 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VELINDRE ROAD, SA5 7LP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VELINDRE ROAD, SA5 7LP.
322
44
£ 45,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 7LP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA5 7LP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 84% 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 7LP. The average age is 43.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
SA5 7LP has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Siopau Llangyfelach0.8 km
- Llangyfelach Stores0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Plough and Harrow Llangyfelach0.9 km
- The Plough and Harrow Llangyfelach0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet5.4 km
- Gowerton5.7 km
- Swansea6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Bryn-twyod0.4 km
- Bryntywod0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SA57LP · Data under Open Government Licence