Postcode insights

SA5 9HD

Albany Close

Mynydd-bach

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Detailed insights for SA5 9HD

Overview

Postcode SA5 9HD 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cwm Level Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Mynydd-bach has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Mynydd-bach is £39,324 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA5 9HD.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA5 9HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCwm Level ParkMediumWalking directions to Cwm Level Park

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
4,492.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.14(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.11(-53%)
Public order
5.43(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.08(-44%)
Other theft
3.4(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
93.41%
Other White
9
3.3%
Other Asian
4
1.47%
Irish
2
0.73%
Chinese
1
0.37%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
27.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
21.82%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.64%
Apprenticeship
22
10%
Total 16+ residents: 220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
43.55%
Owns with a mortgage
37
29.84%
Social rents from council
19
15.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.06%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Mynydd-bach

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £237K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mynydd-bach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£250,000£259
Semi-Detached29£182,000£203
Terraced18£134,000£149
Flats1£103,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mynydd-bach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mynydd-bach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mynydd-bach in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 9HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 9HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202511, Penfilia Terrace, Swansea, SA5 9HJTerracedFreehold£130,000
14 Nov 20259, Pleasant View Terrace, Swansea, SA5 9HBSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
14 Mar 20251, Pleasant View Terrace, Swansea, SA5 9HBTerracedFreehold£185,000
04 Apr 202528, Lynsdale Road, Swansea, SA5 9HATerracedFreehold£188,000
30 Mar 202664, Penfilia Road, Swansea, SA5 9HSTerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

In the SA5 9HD postcode area, located within Mynydd-bach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA5 9HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBrynhyfryd Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableGwyrosydd PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePentrehafod SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 9HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA5 9HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisaBrynhyfryd Square, Brynhyfryd, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA5 9EB, Swansea, SA5 9LRWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miCK Foodstores (Nisa)Llangyfelach Road, Swansea, SA5 9LRWalking directions to CK Foodstores (Nisa)
0.3 miBrown's Convenience Store35 Wern Road, Landore, SA1 2PAWalking directions to Brown's Convenience Store
0.4 miTesco ExpressLlangyfelach Road, Swansea, SA5 9ELWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAnthony129 Manselton Road, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8PNWalking directions to Anthony

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA5 9HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jess Pritchard

Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mike Lewis

Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sam Pritchard

Mynydd-bach - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardMynydd-bachW05001057
ParishMynyddbachW04000972
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Mynydd-bachW02000176
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 009EW01000821
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA5 9HD

Is SA5 9HD (Mynydd-bach) safe?

The area around SA5 9HD 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.

What is the average house price near SA5 9HD?

The median sale price around SA5 9HD in Mynydd-bach is £180,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA5 9HD?

There are 11 schools close to SA5 9HD, including Brynhyfryd Primary School, Gwyrosydd Primary and Pentrehafod School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA5 9HD?

SA5 9HD 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).

Who represents SA5 9HD (Mynydd-bach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA5 9HD 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).

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.