Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SA5 postcode area, covering Swansea and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£106,049
Median price
£84,500
5-year trend
+47.2%
Total sales
13,496
The SA5 area has 621 individual postcodes with 13,496 registered sales. Prices are +73.3% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Swansea. The five-year price movement is +47.2%.
Wales' second city on the Gower Peninsula with a regenerating waterfront, direct GWR trains to London Paddington and some of the best value coastal housing in the UK.
🚆 Main station
Swansea
⏱️ London commute
~175 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bishop Gore School
SA5 averages £106,049, placing it in the affordable category, +73.3% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 13,496 recorded sales across 621 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SA5 is +47.2%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SA5 4NF
£164,399 avg · 137 sales
SA5 7JY
£69,741 avg · 119 sales
SA5 4PB
£175,065 avg · 112 sales
SA5 4BD
£125,198 avg · 103 sales
SA5 4NX
£74,004 avg · 95 sales
SA5 4NG
£175,472 avg · 92 sales
SA5 7NE
£68,486 avg · 89 sales
SA5 9NL
£79,874 avg · 89 sales
SA5 9NP
£81,579 avg · 88 sales
This SA5 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SA5 postcode area is £106,049, based on 13,496 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Swansea.
Properties in SA5 average £106,049, which is +73.3% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£84,500) is 20.3% below the average (£106,049), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SA5 have moved +47.2% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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