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SA1 8BN

Sebastopol Street

St Thomas

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Detailed insights for SA1 8BN

Overview

Postcode SA1 8BN is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the St Thomas area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jersey Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

St Thomas has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 484 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

St Thomas has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 8BN.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 8BN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 8BN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJersey ParkSmallWalking directions to Jersey Park
0.5 miMuseum ParkSmallWalking directions to Museum Park

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
8,235.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.88(-18%)
Public order
9.54(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.6(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-30%)
Vehicle crime
4.4(+53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
211
75.63%
Other White
31
11.11%
Arab
11
3.94%
Bangladeshi
6
2.15%
Pakistani
5
1.79%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
31.86%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
27.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.62%
Level 3 (A level)
24
10.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
31.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25.95%
Social rents from council
24
18.32%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.03%
Other social rented
6
4.58%
Total households: 131

Property prices in St Thomas

Median price£149,500
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £170K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 (about £151 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £239,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Thomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£227,000£291
Terraced65£149,000£150
Semi-Detached6£145,000£161
Flats1£105,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Thomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£117,000£98,000
2017£152,500£127,500£95,500
2018£129,000£115,750£105,000
2019£163,750£130,000£113,000
2020£189,000£110,000£118,500
2021£163,000£136,000£129,000
2022£211,250£181,000£130,000
2023£200,000£140,000£132,500
2024£210,000£168,000£130,000
2025£272,000£132,500£150,000
2026£220,000£200,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£95
2017£142£151£99
2018£140£139£106
2019£162£154£123
2020£191£132£118
2021£210£153£130
2022£238£184£135
2023£116£163£134
2024£230£185£143
2025£324£167£146
2026£341£160£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 8BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 8BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202654, Balaclava Street, Swansea, SA1 8BRTerracedFreehold£170,000
28 Aug 202536, Balaclava Street, Swansea, SA1 8BRTerracedFreehold£165,000
16 Jul 202547, Balaclava Street, Swansea, SA1 8BRTerracedFreehold£151,000
14 Feb 202539A, Balaclava Street, Swansea, SA1 8BRTerracedFreehold£155,000
11 Nov 202522, Balaclava Street, Swansea, SA1 8BSTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the SA1 8BN postcode area, located within St Thomas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 8BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Thomas Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableDanygraig Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Crug GlasWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 8BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 8BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier Convenience Store20 Delhi Street, Swansea, SA1 8BTWalking directions to Premier Convenience Store
0.2 miTesco ExpressLangdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miSainsbury'sQuay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalQuay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miAldiParc Tawe Link Road, Swansea, SA1 2ASWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 8BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hayley Joanne Gwilliam

St Thomas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Joe Hale

St Thomas - 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
WardSt ThomasW05001065
ParishSt ThomasW04001035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St ThomasW02000188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 021EW01001995
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 8BN

Is SA1 8BN (St Thomas) safe?

The area around SA1 8BN records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SA1 8BN?

The median sale price around SA1 8BN in St Thomas is £149,500 (about £151 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 8BN?

There are 6 schools close to SA1 8BN, including St Thomas Community Primary School, Danygraig Primary School and Ysgol Crug Glas. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 8BN?

The closest station to SA1 8BN is Swansea, about 873 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 8BN?

SA1 8BN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 484 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 8BN (St Thomas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA1 8BN is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hayley Joanne Gwilliam (Labour Party) and Joe Hale (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.