SA5 8HY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynglas Road, 0.3km from Cockett in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA5 8HY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k. 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 8HY are sourced from Output Area W00004073 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYNGLAS ROAD, SA5 8HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNGLAS ROAD, SA5 8HY.
548
42
£ 36,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA5 8HY — age 42, 85% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 8HY. The average age is 42.3. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 237,500
2 sales · Mean £ 237,500
Semi-Detached
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 149,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 8HY has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
30 nearby- AU Vodka Ltd0.3 km
- AU Vodka Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- CK's Supermarket0.5 km
- Davies of Mumbles0.8 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Tandoori Spice0.6 km
- Tandoori Spice0.6 km
- Beanos0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Armine Social Club0.4 km
- Marquis Arms0.3 km
- Armine Social Club0.4 km
- Marquis Arms0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Subway0.3 km
- Meadow View Sports Complex0.8 km
- Meadow View Sports Complex0.8 km
- The Range Cwmdu0.9 km
- The Range Cwmdu0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.9 km
- Gowerton4.2 km
- Llansamlet6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station0.1 km
- Cockett Station0.1 km
- Ty Dewi Sant0.2 km
- Fforestfach Cross0.2 km
- Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA58HY · Data under Open Government Licence