Postcode report
SA5 8AB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SA5 8AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
SA5 8AB is a postcode in Cockett, Swansea, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA5 8AB, then scores the surrounding small area 40/100 - bottom 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SA5 8AB are safety and property market signals, while health 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 SA5 8AB is based on Swansea 013 Census 2021. It covers 8,009 residents, 2,377 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 31% 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 SA5 8AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £180k from 60 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SA5 8AB 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA5 8AB by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about SA5 8AB
Is SA5 8AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 40/100 (bottom 22% 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 SA5 8AB?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SA5 8AB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SA5 8AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SA5 8AB?
LocaleIQ matched SA5 8AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SA5 8AB?
The latest median sold price is £180k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.