SA5 9HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pleasant View Terrace, 0.2km from Penfilia in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Mynydd-bach ward and the Swansea East constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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, up 20.0% 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 9HB are sourced from Output Area W00004373 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLEASANT VIEW TERRACE, SA5 9HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLEASANT VIEW TERRACE, SA5 9HB.
274
44
£ 35,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA5 9HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA5 9HB — age 44, 73% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £167k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA5 9HB. The average age is 44.5. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
Terraced
£ 151,000
4 sales · Mean £ 141,562
Detached
£ 53,000
1 sales · Mean £ 53,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA5 9HB has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Greek Flavours Mobile Trader0.9 km
- Margarets Newsagents0.9 km
- S and S Food and Wine1.0 km
- AA Convenience Store1.0 km
- Greek Flavours Mobile Trader0.9 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Commercial Inn0.7 km
- Commercial Inn0.7 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.6 km
- Penlan Social Club0.9 km
- The Kings Head Hotel0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Circus Eruption0.9 km
- Harvester1.0 km
- Kaths Korner Kafe1.0 km
- Manselton Youth Group0.9 km
- Pizzeria Vesuvio0.8 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Suga Foods & Wine0.7 km
- Suga Foods & Wine0.7 km
- Tesco express0.6 km
- Tesco express0.6 km
- CK's Supermarket Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Eaton Fish Bar0.6 km
- Golden House0.7 km
- Mandarin Packed Meals0.7 km
- Tecawê Tandwri Yr Azad0.8 km
- The Grill Hut0.8 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.4 km
- Llansamlet4.1 km
- Gowerton6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Villa Terrace0.1 km
- Villa Terrace0.1 km
- Brynhyfryd Square0.2 km
- Brynhyfryd Square0.2 km
- Hollett Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA59HB · Data under Open Government Licence