SA5 — SWANSEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA5 is £195,598, which is 25% below the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA5 cost 31.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA5 have fallen 32.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£258,035	129
Semi-detached	£164,912	367
Terraced	£132,571	600
Flat	£89,531	16
All types	£195,598	1168

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 68.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA5 has a crime rate 16% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

24.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

9.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SA5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA5 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cadle Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Gendros Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Waunarlwydd Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Clwyd Community Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Portmead Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,304

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA5 are 344.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA5 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SA5 — SWANSEA

Area Summary

SA5 (SWANSEA) offers affordable property prices (£195,598, 32% below national average), low crime (16% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (344 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA5?

The average house price in SA5 (SWANSEA) is £195,598, based on 1168 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 32% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 32.9% over the past year.

Is SA5 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA5 is close to the national average at 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA5?

There are 13 schools in or near SA5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA5?

Council tax in SA5 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SA5?

The average broadband download speed in SA5 is 344 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA5 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,304.