Postcode SA5 8DW is located in an urban city, within the Cockett ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cockett area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cockett has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 861 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Cockett has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.1% 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 8DW.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 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 | 42 | £197,700 |
| Terraced | 33 | £137,500 |
10 year median price trend in Cockett
In the SA5 8DW postcode area, located within Cockett, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 8DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Martin's Food and Wine | Middle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EH | Walking directions to Martin's Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | Pentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5ET | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.