Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

MANSELTON ROAD, SA5 8PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANSELTON ROAD, SA5 8PH.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 8PH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA5 8PH spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8PH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manselton Road, 0.1km from Brondeg in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cwmbwrla ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 8PH represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £155k, 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 8PH are sourced from Output Area W00004101 (shared with 6 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 8PH. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 126,247

8 sales · Mean £ 131,186

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

SA5 8PH has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences101
Public order20
Criminal damage and arson18
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour17

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • Greek Flavours Mobile Trader0.5 km
  • Margarets Newsagents0.3 km
  • S and S Food and Wine0.3 km
  • AA Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Greek Flavours Mobile Trader0.5 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Commercial Inn0.6 km
  • Maggie Dicks0.7 km
  • Travellers Well Inn0.8 km
  • Commercial Inn0.6 km
  • Maggie Dicks0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Circus Eruption0.2 km
  • Hiks0.7 km
  • Kaths Korner Kafe0.3 km
  • Manselton Youth Group0.2 km
  • Circus Eruption0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Suga Foods & Wine0.6 km
  • Suga Foods & Wine0.6 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.5 km
  • Eaton Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Golden House0.6 km
  • Mandarin Packed Meals0.6 km
  • New Hong Kong0.5 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea1.9 km
  • Llansamlet4.8 km
  • Gowerton5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Elgin Street East0.0 km
  • Elgin Street East0.1 km
  • Brondeg House0.3 km
  • Brondeg House0.3 km
  • Elgin Street West0.3 km