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SA5 8EJ

Middle Road

Cockett

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Detailed insights for SA5 8EJ

Overview

Postcode SA5 8EJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.6 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
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
48.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Cockett has an average 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.

Crime level

8/10

Cockett has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.1%

Approximately 48.1% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 8EJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA5 8EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRavenhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Ravenhill Park
0.2 miGendros ParkMediumWalking directions to Gendros Park

Area Profile

Population
195
Population density
3,910.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
64.52(+903%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.74(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.13(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.1(+78%)
Public order
11.59(+41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
93.23%
Other White
6
3.12%
Bangladeshi
4
2.08%
African
1
0.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.52%
Total population: 192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
53
33.12%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
28.12%
Level 3 (A level)
19
11.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
10.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
10%
Total 16+ residents: 160

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
45.37%
Owns with a mortgage
25
23.15%
Owns outright
18
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.41%
Other social rented
3
2.78%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Cockett

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £243K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Cockett area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 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 Cockett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£256,000£255
Semi-Detached43£202,800£225
Terraced22£143,750£189
Flats1£90,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£125,000£92,000
2017£180,500£127,000£96,000
2018£160,000£126,000£107,250
2019£177,500£139,475£108,500
2020£178,500£142,250£120,000
2021£209,995£165,000£120,000
2022£240,000£167,000£136,000
2023£242,000£176,500£123,500
2024£224,000£180,000£140,500
2025£257,500£195,000£137,500
2026£275,500£193,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£124£124
2017£160£142£124
2018£159£136£134
2019£161£154£139
2020£174£155£141
2021£200£170£159
2022£214£187£164
2023£224£175£170
2024£230£207£146
2025£250£211£184
2026£266£217£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 8EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 8EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 2026413, Middle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EJSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,000
06 Feb 2025403, Middle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EJDetachedFreehold£235,000
14 Mar 2025448, Middle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
24 Jul 202536, Mcritchie Place, Swansea, SA5 8NDTerracedLeasehold£65,000
20 Jun 2025747, Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the SA5 8EJ postcode area, located within Cockett, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA5 8EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGendros Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableClwyd Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableMaes DerwWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 8EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA5 8EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMartin's Food and WineMiddle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EHWalking directions to Martin's Food and Wine
0.4 miALDICarmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJWalking directions to ALDI
0.4 miIcelandCarmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miLidlPentregethin Road, Swansea, SA5 5ETWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miBudgensCockett Road, Swansea, SA2 0FNWalking directions to Budgens

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA5 8EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elliott John King

Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mike Durke

Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Oliver Gregory James

Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardCockettW05001043
ParishCockettW04001034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CockettW02000184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 017AW01000755
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA5 8EJ

Is SA5 8EJ (Cockett) safe?

The area around SA5 8EJ records about 82 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near SA5 8EJ?

The median sale price around SA5 8EJ in Cockett is £185,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA5 8EJ?

There are 10 schools close to SA5 8EJ, including Gendros Primary School, Clwyd Community Primary School and Maes Derw. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA5 8EJ?

SA5 8EJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 861 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA5 8EJ (Cockett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA5 8EJ is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elliott John King (Labour Party), Mike Durke (Labour Party) and Oliver Gregory James (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.