Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GENDROS CRESCENT, SA5 8EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GENDROS CRESCENT, SA5 8EL.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA5 8EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 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. Property prices are trending up 24.3% year-on-year.

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

SA5 8EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gendros Crescent, 0.4km from Gendros in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 8EL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% 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: Average house prices are around £192k, up 24.3% 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 8EL are sourced from Output Area W00004059 (shared with 5 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 8EL. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 182,500

15 sales · Mean £ 174,120

Detached

£ 126,000

1 sales · Mean £ 126,000

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

Crime around SA5 8EL is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting66
Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour39
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
  • AA Convenience Store0.7 km
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.4 km
  • Conway Service Station0.6 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Travellers Well Inn0.4 km
  • Armine Social Club0.7 km
  • Three Sisters (Bar)1.0 km
  • Three Sisters (Bar)1.0 km
  • Travellers Well Inn0.4 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Circus Eruption0.9 km
  • Manselton Youth Group0.9 km
  • Circus Eruption0.9 km
  • Mecca Bingo Club0.5 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.8 km
  • Greggs PLC0.3 km
  • Shahin Tandoori1.0 km
  • Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.8 km
  • Greggs PLC0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Aldi0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.2 km
  • Gowerton4.9 km
  • Llansamlet5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Mile End Inn0.1 km
  • Gendros Crescent0.1 km
  • Gendros Crescent0.1 km
  • Mile End Inn0.2 km
  • Middle Road0.2 km