Postcode SA5 4RU is located in an urban city, within the Waunarlwydd ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cockett area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year. The nearest station is Gowerton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cockett has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Cockett has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 4RU.
The nearest station is Gowerton located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Waunarlwydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £312,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £224,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £190,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £160,000 |
10 year median price trend in Waunarlwydd
In the SA5 4RU postcode area, located within Cockett, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 4RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Nisa | Swansea Road, Swansea, SA5 4TQ | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | Swansea Road, Swansea, SA5 4SU | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.