Living in SA5, Swansea
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA5 in Swansea. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Swansea: £206,059, up 0.2% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around SA5
56 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £146,000 and a range from £50,000 to £695,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 CHERITON CRESCENT, SA5 5LA | semi-detached | £97,500 | 2026-06-11 |
| 46 EPPYNT ROAD, SA5 7AZ | semi-detached | £160,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 THE CRESCENT, SA5 5AQ | terraced | £203,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 3 BERWYN PLACE, SA5 7AX | semi-detached | £86,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 584 MIDDLE ROAD, SA5 5DH | detached | £257,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 122 CAECONNA ROAD, SA5 5JA | terraced | £120,000 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SA5.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Sales and customer service | 16.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 16.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Professional occupations | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
202 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SA5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about SA5
What is the average house price in SA5?
The average sold price in Swansea is £206,059 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SA5?
Prices in Swansea are up 0.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SA5?
The median of 56 recorded sales around central SA5 in the last 2 years is £146,000, ranging from £50,000 to £695,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in SA5?
202 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SA5 at risk of flooding?
Central SA5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SA5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £146,000; 202 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SA5 safe?
202 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SA5 or SA99, SA5 or SA80, SA5 or SA1.
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