Postcode SA5 8BL is located in an urban city, within the Cwmbwrla ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cwmbwrla area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cwmbwrla is £41,256 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cwmbwrla has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 732 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Cwmbwrla has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cwmbwrla is £41,256 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 8BL.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £141,700 in Cwmbwrla area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £320,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £169,248 |
| Terraced | 87 | £137,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cwmbwrla
In the SA5 8BL postcode area, located within Cwmbwrla, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | CK Foodstores | Approach Road, Swansea, SA5 8NN | Walking directions to CK Foodstores |
| 0.3 mi | Mace's | Manselton Road, Swansea, SA5 8PJ | Walking directions to Mace's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Anthony | Manselton Road, Swansea, SA5 8PN | Walking directions to Anthony |
| 0.4 mi | ALDI | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.