Postcode SA5 8LJ 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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 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 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gendros Park.
Cockett has a unknown 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 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 8LJ.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gendros Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gendros Park |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Cockett area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 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 | 20 | £236,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £88,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £187,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £143,750 |
10 year median price trend in Cockett
In the SA5 8LJ 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 8LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0 mi | ALDI | Carmarthen Road, Swansea, SA5 8LJ | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Golwg Yr Allt, Swansea, SA1 6RY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Martin's Food and Wine | Middle Road, Swansea, SA5 8EH | Walking directions to Martin's Food and Wine |
Elected local representatives for SA5 8LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elliott John King
Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022
Mike Durke
Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022
Oliver Gregory James
Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022
Tonia Antoniazzi
Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.