Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

MANSELTON ROAD, SA5 8PQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

305

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 8PQ 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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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA5 8PQ — age 38, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.2% year-on-year.

home £183,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA5 8PQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manselton Road, 0.3km from Brondeg in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cwmbwrla ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 8PQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, down 6.2% 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 8PQ are sourced from Output Area W00004103 (shared with 4 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 8PQ. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 152,000

21 sales · Mean £ 151,617

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

SA5 8PQ has low crime rates — 34 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 offences118
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson18
Shoplifting18

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Greek Flavours Mobile Trader0.4 km
  • Margarets Newsagents0.1 km
  • R K Premier Store0.9 km
  • S and S Food and Wine0.1 km
  • AA Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Commercial Inn0.5 km
  • Maggie Dicks0.6 km
  • Travellers Well Inn0.8 km
  • Commercial Inn0.5 km
  • Maggie Dicks0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Circus Eruption0.1 km
  • Hiks0.6 km
  • Kaths Korner Kafe0.1 km
  • Manselton Youth Group0.1 km
  • Pizzeria Vesuvio1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Suga Foods & Wine0.5 km
  • Suga Foods & Wine0.5 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

36 nearby
  • Cwmbwrla Bakehouse0.4 km
  • Eaton Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Golden House0.5 km
  • Mandarin Packed Meals0.5 km
  • New Hong Kong0.3 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea1.7 km
  • Llansamlet4.8 km
  • Gowerton5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Elgin Street East0.1 km
  • Robert Street0.1 km
  • Robert Street0.2 km
  • Elgin Street East0.2 km
  • Elgin Street0.2 km