Postcode SA5 8BS is located in an urban city, within the Cockett ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ravenhill area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ravenhill is £38,522 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ravenhill Park.
Ravenhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 207 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Ravenhill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.0% 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.
The average income per household in Ravenhill is £38,522 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 8BS.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ravenhill Park | Large | Walking directions to Ravenhill Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £183,000 in Cockett area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £266,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £88,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £195,400 |
| Terraced | 31 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cockett
In the SA5 8BS postcode area, located within Ravenhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Pentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5ET | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Martin's Food and Wine | Middle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EH | Walking directions to Martin's Food and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.