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SA8

SWANSEA

West Wales, Wales, England

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SA8 covers SWANSEA in West Wales, Wales.

Avg price £222,309
1yr change ▲ 3.6%
Crime 80% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£222,309

▲ 3.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

16.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

80% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

7 schools

Broadband Speed

288 Mbps

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.

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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

£216K £219K £222K £225K £228K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

251,304

Population

67

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.

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288.0 Mbps

Avg Download

52.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

69%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SA8 SWANSEA

What is the average house price in SA8 SWANSEA?
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 SWANSEA 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 is the population of SA8 SWANSEA?
The population of SA8 (SWANSEA) is approximately 251,304 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SA8 SWANSEA?
There are 7 schools in or near SA8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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