Postcode insights

SA5 5AQ

The Crescent

Penderry

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Detailed insights for SA5 5AQ

Overview

Postcode SA5 5AQ is located in an urban city, within the Penderry ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ravenhill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ravenhill is £38,522 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ravenhill Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ravenhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Ravenhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ravenhill is £38,522 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 5AQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA5 5AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRavenhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravenhill Park
0.4 miGendros ParkMediumWalking directions to Gendros Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
4,358 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.8(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.23(+32%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.91(+49%)
Drugs
9.76(+277%)
Public order
8.04(-2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
295
87.54%
Indian
11
3.26%
Other White
10
2.97%
Other
5
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.89%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
87
31.29%
No qualifications
61
21.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.19%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
41.67%
Owns outright
49
37.12%
Social rents from council
14
10.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.61%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Penderry

Median price£146,000
Price per sq ft£162
Sales (last 12 months)48
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £176K

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £162 per square foot) in Penderry area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penderry over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£222,500£231
Semi-Detached30£159,500£168
Terraced12£128,000£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penderry

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penderry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,500£89,995£78,000
2017£105,250£95,500£71,000
2018£162,500£95,000£82,500
2019£195,000£98,750£74,000
2020£195,500£110,000£78,750
2021£250,000£130,000£100,000
2022£215,000£135,000£122,500
2023£248,000£147,000£127,500
2024£198,500£134,000£125,000
2025£202,500£156,000£126,000
2026£330,000£158,250£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penderry.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penderry.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£123£106£93
2017£93£109£89
2018£156£105£96
2019£136£110£94
2020£148£109£97
2021£175£137£131
2022£198£139£147
2023£189£158£147
2024£185£145£147
2025£197£172£140
2026£231£167£123
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penderry.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 5AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 5AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 20263, Farm Cottage, Caereithin Farm Lane, Swansea, SA5 5GHOtherFreehold£270,000
05 Jan 20264, Farm Cottage, Caereithin Farm Lane, Swansea, SA5 5GHOtherFreehold£325,000
05 Jan 2026Caereithin Farmhouse, Caereithin Farm Lane, Swansea, SA5 5GHDetachedFreehold£695,000
05 Nov 2025568, Pentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
20 Jun 2025570, Pentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5ETSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the SA5 5AQ postcode area, located within Ravenhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA5 5AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePortmead Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableClwyd Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCadle Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 5AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA5 5AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLidlPentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5ETWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miOne StopPentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5EYWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miMartin's Food and WineMiddle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EHWalking directions to Martin's Food and Wine

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA5 5AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mair Baker

Penderry - Elected 27 Apr 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardPenderryW05001059
ParishPenderryW04000973
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RavenhillW02000180
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 013DW01000831
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA5 5AQ

Is SA5 5AQ (Ravenhill) safe?

The area around SA5 5AQ records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 SA5 5AQ?

The median sale price around SA5 5AQ in Ravenhill is £146,000 (about £162 per square foot) based on 48 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA5 5AQ?

There are 8 schools close to SA5 5AQ, including Portmead Primary School, Clwyd Community Primary School and Cadle Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA5 5AQ?

SA5 5AQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA5 5AQ (Ravenhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA5 5AQ is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mair Baker (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.