SA1 — SWANSEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA1 is £170,360, which is 35% below the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA1 cost 40.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA1 have risen 2.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£224,810	75
Semi-detached	£155,040	311
Terraced	£151,307	1153
Flat	£139,756	423
All types	£170,360	2092

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 196.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA1 has a crime rate significantly 141% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

69.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

27.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

40.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SA1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA1 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Danygraig Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Hafod Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pentrechwyth Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
St Helen's Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Terrace Road Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,304

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SA1 are 367.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

367.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA1 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SA1 — SWANSEA

Area Summary

SA1 (SWANSEA) offers affordable property prices (£170,360, 41% below national average), higher-than-average crime (141% above national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (367 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SA2

SWANSEA

£279K

▲ 6.9% YoY

SA3

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£396K

▼ 1.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA1?

The average house price in SA1 (SWANSEA) is £170,360, based on 2092 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 41% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.0% over the past year.

Is SA1 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA1 is above the national average (196.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (69.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (27.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA1?

There are 19 schools in or near SA1. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA1?

Council tax in SA1 is collected by Swansea Council. The Band D rate is £2,370 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SA1?

The average broadband download speed in SA1 is 367 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA1 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,304.