SA5 8EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harlington Road, 0.4km from Cwmdu in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 8EX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 80.0% 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 8EX are sourced from Output Area W00004074 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARLINGTON ROAD, SA5 8EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARLINGTON ROAD, SA5 8EX.
236
46
£ 36,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 8EX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
SA5 8EX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (46) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 80.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 8EX. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,333
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SA5 8EX is moderate at 61 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.6 km
- Margarets Newsagents1.0 km
- S and S Food and Wine1.0 km
- AA Convenience Store0.6 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.6 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Travellers Well Inn0.3 km
- Armine Social Club0.8 km
- The Gate House Hotel1.0 km
- Three Sisters (Bar)0.9 km
- The Gate House Hotel1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Circus Eruption0.8 km
- Kaths Korner Kafe1.0 km
- Manselton Youth Group0.8 km
- Circus Eruption0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.3 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- Shahin Tandoori0.9 km
- Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.7 km
- Greggs PLC0.4 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Aldi0.2 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.1 km
- Gowerton5.1 km
- Llansamlet5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Torrington Road0.1 km
- Torrington Road0.2 km
- Mecca Bingo0.2 km
- Mecca Bingo0.2 km
- Gendros Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA58EX · Data under Open Government Licence