GENDROS CLOSE, SA5 8ER House Prices & Local Information

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.5% 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 8ER are sourced from Output Area W00004074 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.