Postcode insights

SA1 7FT

Townsend Street

Bôn-y-maen

Interactive map showing SA1 7FT and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SA1 7FT

Overview

Postcode SA1 7FT is located in an urban city, within the Bôn-y-maen ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bon-y-maen area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bon-y-maen is £37,126 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bon-y-maen has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 355 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Bon-y-maen has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.9%

Approximately 19.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bon-y-maen is £37,126 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 7FT.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,087.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.69(+49%)
Shoplifting
26.15(+307%)
Public order
23.48(+186%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.14(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.07(+24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
74.46%
Other White
19
6.83%
Chinese
10
3.6%
Arab
7
2.52%
Other Asian
6
2.16%
Total population: 278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
45.13%
Level 3 (A level)
56
24.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
6.64%
No qualifications
14
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
52.94%
Other social rented
23
16.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.24%
Owns outright
15
11.03%
Social rents from council
4
2.94%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Bôn-y-maen

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)83
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £190K

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Bôn-y-maen area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bôn-y-maen over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£225,000£217
Semi-Detached29£160,000£212
Terraced28£146,250£168
Flats17£101,000£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bôn-y-maen

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bôn-y-maen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148,000£134,748£105,000£110,750
2017£136,500£124,995£136,000£108,500
2018£163,500£95,000£123,500£110,000
2019£170,000£106,500£148,748£117,500
2020£182,000£111,250£120,000£143,995
2021£185,250£120,000£147,500£147,500
2022£180,000£110,000£150,000£137,250
2023£168,000£116,750£157,500£120,000
2024£180,000£104,000£163,500£131,000
2025£219,500£105,000£162,500£135,500
2026£175,000£95,000£159,000£156,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bôn-y-maen.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bôn-y-maen.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£195£125£119
2017£158£223£168£108
2018£204£197£157£103
2019£178£194£183£144
2020£150£189£140£175
2021£200£188£171£167
2022£205£215£170£164
2023£171£209£196£141
2024£158£194£181£143
2025£198£189£206£167
2026£217£195£190£177
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bôn-y-maen.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bôn-y-maen in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 7FT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 7FT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 20254, Townsend Street, Swansea, SA1 7FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
28 Mar 20257, Townsend Street, Swansea, SA1 7FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
20 Mar 202693, Morris Drive, Swansea, SA1 7EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
18 Jul 202563, Morris Drive, Swansea, SA1 7EGTerracedFreehold£199,995
17 Apr 20257, Morris Drive, Swansea, SA1 7EGSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,000

Schools

In the SA1 7FT postcode area, located within Bon-y-maen, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 7FT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePentrechwyth Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Illtyd's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg y CwmWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 7FT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 7FT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisonsBrunel Way, Swansea, SA1 7DFWalking directions to Morrisons

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 7FT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mandy Evans

Bôn-y-maen - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Paul Lloyd

Bôn-y-maen - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
WardBôn-y-maenW05001040
ParishBonymaenW04000958
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bon-y-maenW02000181
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 014DW01000741
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2017-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 7FT

Is SA1 7FT (Bon-y-maen) safe?

The area around SA1 7FT records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SA1 7FT?

The median sale price around SA1 7FT in Bon-y-maen is £150,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 7FT?

There are 9 schools close to SA1 7FT, including Pentrechwyth Primary School, St Illtyd's R.C. Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg y Cwm. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA1 7FT?

SA1 7FT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 355 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 7FT (Bon-y-maen) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA1 7FT is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mandy Evans (Labour Party) and Paul Lloyd (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.