Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

ROBERT STREET, SA5 9NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBERT STREET, SA5 9NA.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA5 9NA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SA5 9NA is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.

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

SA5 9NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Robert Street, 0.4km from Cwmbwrla in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Cwmbwrla ward and the Swansea East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% 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: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 15.9% 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 9NA are sourced from Output Area W00004107 (shared with 11 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 9NA. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 139,050

14 sales · Mean £ 133,775

Semi-Detached

£ 102,000

1 sales · Mean £ 102,000

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

SA5 9NA has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour28
Public order25
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft11

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Greek Flavours Mobile Trader0.3 km
  • Margarets Newsagents0.0 km
  • R K Premier Store0.8 km
  • S and S Food and Wine0.0 km
  • AA Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Glandŵr1.0 km
  • Commercial Inn0.5 km
  • Maggie Dicks0.5 km
  • Travellers Well Inn0.8 km
  • Commercial Inn0.5 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Circus Eruption0.2 km
  • Hiks0.5 km
  • Kaths Korner Kafe0.0 km
  • Manselton Youth Group0.2 km
  • Pizzeria Vesuvio0.9 km
  • + 19 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 Kong0.2 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea1.5 km
  • Llansamlet4.8 km
  • Gowerton6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Robert Street0.0 km
  • Robert Street0.1 km
  • Elgin Street East0.2 km
  • Cwmfelin Club0.2 km
  • Cwmfelin Club0.2 km