Postcode SA1 8BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 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 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Jersey Park.
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.
St Thomas has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 8BW.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jersey Park | Small | Walking directions to Jersey Park |
| 0.5 mi | Museum Park | Small | Walking directions to Museum Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £310,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £272,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £149,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Thomas
In the SA1 8BW postcode area, located within St Thomas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Convenience Store | 20 Delhi Street, Swansea, SA1 8BT | Walking directions to Premier Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Langdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8QY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Quay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Quay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 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.