Postcode SA1 1UF 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 231.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Swansea is £35,769 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Amy Dillwyn Park.
Central Swansea has an average 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 231.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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 1UF.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Museum Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,412 up to £535,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £500,000 | £347 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £449,500 | £319 |
| Terraced | 12 | £321,250 | £246 |
| Flats | 53 | £155,000 | £250 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £138,500 | — | £240,000 |
| 2017 | £149,500 | £265,000 | £218,498 |
| 2018 | £142,000 | £250,000 | £261,250 |
| 2019 | £158,500 | £244,950 | £299,000 |
| 2020 | £154,000 | £320,000 | £321,500 |
| 2021 | £145,000 | £365,000 | £320,000 |
| 2022 | £159,000 | £335,000 | £325,000 |
| 2023 | £155,000 | £223,500 | £306,000 |
| 2024 | £152,750 | — | £325,000 |
| 2025 | £155,000 | £364,000 | £326,250 |
| 2026 | £163,000 | — | £338,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218 | — | £208 |
| 2017 | £224 | £208 | £204 |
| 2018 | £233 | £192 | £197 |
| 2019 | £233 | £209 | £197 |
| 2020 | £237 | £219 | £205 |
| 2021 | £232 | £231 | £210 |
| 2022 | £245 | £267 | £250 |
| 2023 | £250 | £235 | £263 |
| 2024 | £257 | — | £238 |
| 2025 | £250 | £266 | £251 |
| 2026 | £243 | — | £228 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 1UF.
In the SA1 1UF postcode area, located within Central Swansea, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 1UF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Marina Stores Ltd | Abernethy Quay, Swansea, SA1 1UH | Walking directions to Marina Stores Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Trawler Road, Swansea, SA1 1LB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Wind Street Stores | Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EJ | Walking directions to Wind Street Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Quay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Albert Row, Swansea, SA1 3RA | Walking directions to Tesco |
Elected local representatives for SA1 1UF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sam Bennett
Waterfront - Elected 5 May 2022
Torsten Bell
Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA1 1UF records about 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SA1 1UF in Central Swansea is £162,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SA1 1UF, including Swansea Sixth Form College, St Thomas Community Primary School and St Helen's Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SA1 1UF is Swansea, about 1,081 m away.
SA1 1UF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA1 1UF is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Bennett (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.