Postcode SA5 8NJ is located in an urban city, within the Castle ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Landore area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 193.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Landore is £38,973 per year. The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Bryn Y Don Park.
Landore has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 23 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Landore has a very high crime rate, with approximately 193.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 68.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Landore is £38,973 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 8NJ.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Swansea | N/A | Walking directions to Swansea |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bryn Y Don Park | Small | Walking directions to Bryn Y Don Park |
| 0.3 mi | Hafod Park | Small | Walking directions to Hafod Park |
| 0.3 mi | Brynmelyn Park | Small | Walking directions to Brynmelyn Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,000 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £336,250 |
| Flats | 9 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 81 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Castle
In the SA5 8NJ postcode area, located within Landore, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 8NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | CK Foodstores | Approach Road, Swansea, SA5 8NN | Walking directions to CK Foodstores |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Baptist Well Street, Swansea, SA1 6FG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Mace's | Manselton Road, Swansea, SA5 8PJ | Walking directions to Mace's |
| 0.4 mi | Anthony | Manselton Road, Swansea, SA5 8PN | Walking directions to Anthony |
| 0.4 mi | Anthony | 129 Manselton Road, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8PN | Walking directions to Anthony |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.