Postcode SA5 9DR is located in an urban city, within the Mynydd-bach ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Mynydd-bach area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Parc Llewellyn.
Mynydd-bach has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 859 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Mynydd-bach has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 9DR.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Parc Llewellyn | Large | Walking directions to Parc Llewellyn |
| 0.3 mi | Cwm Level Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cwm Level Park |
| 0.5 mi | Knoyle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Knoyle Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Mynydd-bach area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £250,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £182,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 18 | £134,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 1 | £103,000 | £174 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152,000 | £115,000 | £83,500 |
| 2017 | £152,250 | £122,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £179,975 | £128,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £145,000 | £132,500 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £165,000 | £137,500 | £104,500 |
| 2021 | £182,500 | £152,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £240,000 | £169,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £242,500 | £159,500 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £260,000 | £174,000 | £129,000 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £184,500 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £262,500 | £171,000 | £125,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165 | £133 | £102 |
| 2017 | £154 | £120 | £109 |
| 2018 | £165 | £129 | £106 |
| 2019 | £160 | £146 | £106 |
| 2020 | £172 | £144 | £115 |
| 2021 | £187 | £160 | £135 |
| 2022 | £199 | £180 | £152 |
| 2023 | £202 | £198 | £137 |
| 2024 | £233 | £197 | £154 |
| 2025 | £259 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | — | £190 | £134 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 9DR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2025 | 23, Brynawel Crescent, Swansea, SA5 9DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £237,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | Zennor, Brynawel Crescent, Swansea, SA5 9DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 8, Brynawel Crescent, Swansea, SA5 9DN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | The Laurels, Quarry Road, Swansea, SA5 9DJ | Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 37, Heol Nant Gelli, Swansea, SA5 9DU | Detached | Freehold | £313,500 |
In the SA5 9DR postcode area, located within Mynydd-bach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 9DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, SA5 9EL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa | Brynhyfryd Square, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA5 9EB, Swansea, SA5 9LR | Walking directions to Nisa |
| 0.4 mi | CK Foodstores (Nisa) | Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, SA5 9LR | Walking directions to CK Foodstores (Nisa) |
| 0.5 mi | Brown's Convenience Store | 35 Wern Road, Landore, SA1 2PA | Walking directions to Brown's Convenience Store |
Elected local representatives for SA5 9DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jess Pritchard
Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022
Mike Lewis
Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022
Sam Pritchard
Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022
Torsten Bell
Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA5 9DR records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SA5 9DR in Mynydd-bach is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SA5 9DR, including Gwyrosydd Primary, Plasmarl Primary School and Brynhyfryd Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA5 9DR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 859 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA5 9DR is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jess Pritchard (Labour Party), Mike Lewis (Labour Party) and Sam Pritchard (Labour Party).
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.