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SA1 1DG Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Swansea

High crime rate8/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesDrugsShopliftingAnti Social Behaviour…and 2 more

Trend -15% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10Wales
Median sold price£145kSA1 sample - 42 sales
Recent change+1.8%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Swansea
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area77.9%Average for Swansea91.9%
Significant presencewhite other, black african, other any
Immediate area19.9%Average for Swansea5%
Main religionNo religion
Immediate area45.3%Average for Swansea47.2%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area4,251Average for Swansea2,034
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area76.1%Average for Swansea60%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area41.9%Average for Swansea17.1%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area66.7%Average for Swansea79.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental41.9% dominant

Owned24.4%
Private rent41.9%
Social rent33.3%

Schools nearby 12 within 1 mile

About SA1 1DG: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA1 1DG is a postcode in Llansamlet, Swansea, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA1 1DG, then scores the surrounding small area 27/100 - bottom 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA1 1DG are property market signals and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SA1 1DG is based on Swansea 025 Census 2021. It covers 9,123 residents, 4,251 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 33% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near SA1 1DG, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £145k from 42 rolling sales, up 1.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near SA1 1DG can compare 12 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA1 1DG by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

FAQ

Common questions about SA1 1DG

Is SA1 1DG a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 27/100 (bottom 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near SA1 1DG?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near SA1 1DG?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

What demographics are available for SA1 1DG?

LocaleIQ matched SA1 1DG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA1 1DG?

The latest median sold price is £145k based on 42 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.