Postcode insights

SA5 9NP

Iorwerth Street

Cwmbwrla

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Detailed insights for SA5 9NP

Overview

Postcode SA5 9NP 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 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hafod Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5%
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 649 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Cwmbwrla has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% 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 9NP.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA5 9NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA5 9NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHafod ParkSmallWalking directions to Hafod Park
0.3 miBrynmelyn ParkSmallWalking directions to Brynmelyn Park

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
9,026 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.79(-42%)
Other theft
4.95(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-61%)
Public order
2.12(-74%)
Vehicle crime
2.12(-26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
91.79%
Other White
9
3.21%
Other Asian
8
2.86%
Arab
6
2.14%
Total population: 280

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
23.01%
Level 3 (A level)
51
22.57%
No qualifications
45
19.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.85%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
32.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
30.25%
Owns outright
35
29.41%
Other social rented
4
3.36%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Total households: 119

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 9NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA5 9NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 202555, Iorwerth Street, Swansea, SA5 9NPTerracedFreehold£140,000
03 Nov 20254, Iorwerth Street, Swansea, SA5 9NPTerracedFreehold£181,000
10 Oct 202532, Iorwerth Street, Swansea, SA5 9NPTerracedFreehold£205,000
10 Oct 202545, Iorwerth Street, Swansea, SA5 9NPTerracedFreehold£160,750
29 Aug 202549, Major Street, Swansea, SA5 9NNTerracedFreehold£157,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA5 9NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBurlais PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableWaun Wen Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePentrehafod SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA5 9NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA5 9NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCK FoodstoresApproach Road, Swansea, SA5 8NNWalking directions to CK Foodstores
0.2 miMace'sManselton Road, Swansea, SA5 8PJWalking directions to Mace's
0.3 miAnthonyManselton Road, Swansea, SA5 8PNWalking directions to Anthony
0.3 miAnthony129 Manselton Road, Manselton, Swansea, SA5 8PNWalking directions to Anthony
0.4 miSparBaptist Well Street, Swansea, SA1 6FGWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA5 9NP, 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 015AW01000763
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA5 9NP

Is SA5 9NP (Cwmbwrla) safe?

The area around SA5 9NP records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9NP?

The median sale price around SA5 9NP 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 9NP?

There are 12 schools close to SA5 9NP, including Burlais Primary, Waun Wen Primary School and Pentrehafod School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA5 9NP?

The closest station to SA5 9NP is Swansea, about 1,432 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA5 9NP?

SA5 9NP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 649 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA5 9NP 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.