SA8 — SWANSEA | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SA8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SA8 is £222,309, which is 15% below the West Wales average of £261,315.

Properties in SA8 cost 22.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SA8 have risen 3.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£273,127	216
Semi-detached	£172,681	202
Terraced	£149,604	55
Flat	£77,899	5
All types	£222,309	503

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SA8

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

With 16.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SA8 has a crime rate well 80% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SA8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SA8 has 7 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Alltwen Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llangiwg Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Rhos Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Rhydyfro Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
YGGD Trebannws	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 SA8 are 288.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SA8 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

SA8 — SWANSEA

Area Summary

SA8 (SWANSEA) offers affordable property prices (£222,309, 23% below national average), low crime (80% below national average), 7 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (288 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SA7

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£230K

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£199K

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£210K

▲ 0.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SA8?

The average house price in SA8 (SWANSEA) is £222,309, based on 503 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.6% over the past year.

Is SA8 a safe area to live?

Crime in SA8 is significantly below the national average (16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SA8?

There are 7 schools in or near SA8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SA8?

Council tax in SA8 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 SA8?

The average broadband download speed in SA8 is 288 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 69%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SA8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in SA8 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 251,304.