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SA5

SWANSEA

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA5 covers SWANSEA in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £195,598
1yr change ▼ 32.9%
Crime 16% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£195,598

▼ 32.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

32% below national avg

Crime Rate

68.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

16% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

344 Mbps

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.

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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

£159K £182K £206K £230K £253K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,304

Population

67

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.

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344.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about SA5 SWANSEA

What is the average house price in SA5 SWANSEA?
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 SWANSEA 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 is the population of SA5 SWANSEA?
The population of SA5 (SWANSEA) is approximately 251,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SA5 SWANSEA?
There are 13 schools in or near SA5. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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