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SA5 9JE

Spencer Street

Cwmbwrla

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Detailed insights for SA5 9JE

Overview

Postcode SA5 9JE is located in an urban city, within the Cwmbwrla ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cwmbwrla area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cwmbwrla is £41,256 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.3 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cwmbwrla has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 719 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Cwmbwrla has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Cwmbwrla is £41,256 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
6,623.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
24.68(+284%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.44(-31%)
Public order
4.32(-47%)
Other crime
4.32(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.08(-58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
94.16%
Other
6
2.33%
Other White
4
1.56%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
28.23%
No qualifications
47
22.49%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 209

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
34
27.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.77%
Other social rented
11
9.02%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.46%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Cwmbwrla

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £176K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Cwmbwrla area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwmbwrla over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£218,250£149
Detached3£195,000£236
Terraced83£143,000£152
Flats1£75,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwmbwrla

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,500£105,000£89,500
2017£110,000£125,000£94,000
2018£163,000£118,000£96,250
2019£143,750£105,000£100,000
2020£205,000£131,748£115,000
2021£142,500£144,950£118,000
2022£185,000£145,000£132,500
2023£160,000£140,000£127,500
2024£201,000£167,500£140,000
2025£236,250£179,995£140,000
2026£170,000£154,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£129£91
2017£126£158£101
2018£134£132£100
2019£120£108£103
2020£153£143£121
2021£120£159£125
2022£240£154£142
2023£188£163£136
2024£206£188£149
2025£201£156£143
2026£236£174£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 9JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 202515, Spencer Street, Swansea, SA5 9JETerracedLeasehold£190,000
20 Jun 202519, Sydney Street, Swansea, SA5 9JQTerracedLeasehold£118,000
31 Oct 202592, Eaton Road, Swansea, SA5 9JHTerracedLeasehold£178,000
28 Mar 202577, Eaton Road, Swansea, SA5 9JHSemi-DetachedLeasehold£158,500
17 Apr 20263, Brynhyfryd Street, Swansea, SA5 9LPTerracedFreehold£125,000

Schools

In the SA5 9JE postcode area, located within Cwmbwrla, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePentrehafod SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableGwyrosydd PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 9JE

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Christopher Ashleigh Holley

Cwmbwrla - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Lewis Graham Thomas

Cwmbwrla - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Peter Malcolm Black

Cwmbwrla - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Torsten Bell

Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencySwansea WestW07000108
WardCwmbwrlaW05001044
ParishCwmbwrlaW04000962
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CwmbwrlaW02000182
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 015CW01000765
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA5 9JE

Is SA5 9JE (Cwmbwrla) safe?

The area around SA5 9JE records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, criminal damage and arson and public order.

What is the average house price near SA5 9JE?

The median sale price around SA5 9JE in Cwmbwrla is £150,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA5 9JE?

There are 10 schools close to SA5 9JE, including Brynhyfryd Primary School, Pentrehafod School and Gwyrosydd Primary. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA5 9JE?

SA5 9JE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA5 9JE (Cwmbwrla) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA5 9JE is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Christopher Ashleigh Holley (Liberal Democrats), Lewis Graham Thomas (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Malcolm Black (Liberal Democrats).

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.