Postcode insights

SA1 8PJ

Heol Y Brenin

Waterfront

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Detailed insights for SA1 8PJ

Overview

Postcode SA1 8PJ is located in an urban city, within the Waterfront 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 Museum Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
36.8%
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

36.8%

Approximately 36.8% 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 8PJ.

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 8PJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 8PJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMuseum GreenSmallWalking directions to Museum Green
0.3 miMuseum ParkSmallWalking directions to Museum Park

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
1,712 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
203
71.73%
Bangladeshi
20
7.07%
Other White
20
7.07%
Arab
13
4.59%
Other Asian
7
2.47%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.09%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
29
25.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
24.56%
Owns outright
26
22.81%
Owns with a mortgage
14
12.28%
Other social rented
13
11.4%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Waterfront

Median price£162,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£136K – £231K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£500,000£347
Semi-Detached2£449,500£319
Terraced12£321,250£246
Flats53£155,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waterfront in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 8PJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 20261, Thomas Street, Swansea, SA1 8ATTerracedFreehold£142,500
20 Aug 202540, Miers Street, Swansea, SA1 8BYTerracedFreehold£110,000
20 Nov 202527, Miers Street, Swansea, SA1 8BZTerracedFreehold£80,000
21 Feb 202512, Miers Street, Swansea, SA1 8BZTerracedFreehold£113,000
31 Mar 202647, Inkerman Street, Swansea, SA1 8BUTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableYsgol Crug GlasWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 8PJ

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Sam Bennett

Waterfront - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
WardWaterfrontW05001068
ParishWaterfrontW04001036
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St ThomasW02000188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 021EW01001995
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2004-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 8PJ

Is SA1 8PJ (St Thomas) safe?

The area around SA1 8PJ 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 8PJ?

The median sale price around SA1 8PJ in St Thomas is £162,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 8PJ?

There are 9 schools close to SA1 8PJ, including St Thomas Community Primary School, Ysgol Crug Glas and Swansea Sixth Form College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 8PJ?

The closest station to SA1 8PJ is Swansea, about 744 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 8PJ?

SA1 8PJ 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 8PJ (St Thomas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA1 8PJ is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sam Bennett (Liberal Democrats).

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.