Postcode insights

SA1 8PP

Kings Road

Waterfront

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Detailed insights for SA1 8PP

Overview

Postcode SA1 8PP 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 very high crime levels, with around 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 0.6 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
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

9/10

St Thomas has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% 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 8PP.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 8PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
198
Population density
5,076.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.88(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.03(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.93(+103%)
Other theft
12.08(+164%)
Vehicle crime
7.82(+172%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
47.18%
Chinese
42
21.54%
Other White
17
8.72%
African
10
5.13%
Arab
7
3.59%
Total population: 195

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
68.23%
No qualifications
24
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
24
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
6
3.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
6
3.12%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
104
74.29%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.29%
Owns outright
12
8.57%
Other social rented
5
3.57%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

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 8PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 8PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 2025Apartment 11, South Quay, Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8AHFlatsLeasehold£155,000
21 Jan 2026Apartment 89, South Quay, Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8AJFlatsLeasehold£182,950
30 May 2025Apartment 59, South Quay, Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8AJFlatsLeasehold£148,000
10 Feb 2025Apartment 62, South Quay, Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8AJOtherLeasehold£170,000
17 Apr 2026Apartment 155, South Quay, Kings Road, Swansea, SA1 8ALFlatsLeasehold£178,500

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableDanygraig Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableSwansea Sixth Form CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 8PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco ExpressLangdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury'sQuay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miPremier Convenience Store20 Delhi Street, Swansea, SA1 8BTWalking directions to Premier Convenience Store
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalQuay Parade, Swansea, SA1 8JAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miMarina Stores LtdAbernethy Quay, Swansea, SA1 1UHWalking directions to Marina Stores Ltd

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 8PP, 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 021FW01001996
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2005-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 8PP

Is SA1 8PP (St Thomas) safe?

The area around SA1 8PP records about 107 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SA1 8PP?

The median sale price around SA1 8PP 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 8PP?

There are 4 schools close to SA1 8PP, including St Thomas Community Primary School, Danygraig Primary School and Swansea Sixth Form College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 8PP?

The closest station to SA1 8PP is Swansea, about 1,048 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 8PP?

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

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA1 8PP 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.