Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN ROAD, SA5 8JL.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 8JL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SA5 8JL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 44% 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.

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

SA5 8JL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Road, 0.0km from Gendros in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cockett ward and the Swansea West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA5 8JL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8JL are sourced from Output Area W00004067 (shared with 18 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 8JL. The average age is 39.8. 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 Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 179,995

3 sales · Mean £ 166,998

Terraced

£ 110,500

6 sales · Mean £ 117,083

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

SA5 8JL has low crime rates — 45 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.

Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.1 km
  • AU Vodka Ltd0.1 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Conway Service Station0.8 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Travellers Well Inn0.7 km
  • Armine Social Club0.4 km
  • Travellers Well Inn0.7 km
  • Marquis Arms0.5 km
  • Armine Social Club0.4 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo Club0.8 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • Meadow View Sports Complex0.6 km
  • Meadow View Sports Complex0.6 km
  • The Range Cwmdu0.5 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.3 km
  • Greggs PLC0.3 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Pepinos Pizza0.8 km
  • Tandoori Spice0.6 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Iceland Foods Ltd0.5 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.5 km
  • Gowerton4.6 km
  • Llansamlet6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Brickyard Road0.1 km
  • Capel Saron0.2 km
  • McRitchie Place0.2 km
  • McRitchie Place0.2 km
  • King`s Head Motors0.2 km