Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

HEOL GWELL, SA5 9DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL GWELL, SA5 9DP.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 35,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SA5 9DP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 89% 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. Property prices are trending down 7.7% year-on-year.

home £161,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA5 9DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Gwell, 0.1km from Waun-Gron in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Mynydd-bach ward and the Swansea East constituency.

For families considering a move, SA5 9DP represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.7% 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 9DP are sourced from Output Area W00004399 (shared with 5 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 9DP. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 132,500

4 sales · Mean £ 133,750

Detached

£ 227,500

1 sales · Mean £ 227,500

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

SA5 9DP has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Shoplifting27
Public order25
Anti-social behaviour14
Criminal damage and arson12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • The Sherries0.6 km
  • Penlan Stores0.6 km
  • The Sherries0.6 km
  • Jenkins Bakery0.3 km
  • Slees Stores0.8 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Kings Head Hotel0.3 km
  • Commercial Inn0.7 km
  • Coopers Arms0.7 km
  • Commercial Inn0.7 km
  • Coopers Arms0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Penderry Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Golden Dragon0.7 km
  • Penderry Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Brynhyfryd Palace0.9 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Swansea City Football Club1.0 km
  • Swansea City Football Club1.0 km
  • Ogof Adullam0.8 km
  • Ogof Adullam0.8 km
  • Cafe 4490.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco express0.3 km
  • Tesco express0.3 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km
  • CK's Supermarket Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea2.8 km
  • Llansamlet3.8 km
  • Gowerton6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Treboeth Community Centre0.3 km
  • Parkhill Road0.3 km
  • Treboeth Community Centre0.3 km
  • Hollett Road0.3 km
  • Cwm Level Park0.4 km