Postcode SA1 1SW is located in an urban city, within the Waterfront ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Central Swansea area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 226.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Amy Dillwyn Park.
Central Swansea has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Central Swansea has a very high crime rate, with approximately 226.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 1SW.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Swansea | N/A | Walking directions to Swansea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Amy Dillwyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Amy Dillwyn Park |
| 0.1 mi | Museum Green | Small | Walking directions to Museum Green |
| 0.1 mi | Museum Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 |
| Flats | 48 | £151,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £330,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waterfront
In the SA1 1SW postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Marina Stores Ltd | Abernethy Quay, Swansea, SA1 1UH | Walking directions to Marina Stores Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Wind Street Stores | Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EJ | Walking directions to Wind Street Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Quay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Quay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Parc Tawe Link Road, Swansea, SA1 2AS | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.