Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GOWER ROAD, SA2 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWER ROAD, SA2 7AN.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA2 7AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA2 7AN — age 51, 80% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 75.0% year-on-year.

home £320,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA2 7AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gower Road, 0.5km from Killay in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Dunvant and Killay ward and the Swansea West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 7AN offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 75.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for SA2 7AN are sourced from Output Area W00004198 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 7AN. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

6 sales · Mean £ 380,416

Detached

£ 580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 580,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA2 7AN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Davies of Mumbles0.1 km
  • Texaco Killay Services0.6 km
  • Davies of Mumbles0.1 km
  • Stuarts Hot Bread Shop0.1 km
  • Texaco Killay Services0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Black Boy0.0 km
  • Village Inn0.1 km
  • Black Boy0.0 km
  • The Commercial Inn0.0 km
  • Village Bar Cafe0.1 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Gigi Gao's Favourite KaFei0.1 km
  • Gigi Gao's Favourite KaFei0.1 km
  • Killay Spice0.1 km
  • Turquoise Coffee & Creativity0.1 km
  • Killay Cafe0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-operative Wholesale Service0.1 km
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
  • Co-operative Wholesale Service0.1 km
  • The Co-operative0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Killay Fish Bar Ltd0.1 km
  • Saporito Pizza and Grill House0.1 km
  • Killay Fish Bar Ltd0.1 km
  • Saporito Pizza and Grill House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.7 km
  • Swansea5.4 km
  • Bynea8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Killay Square0.1 km
  • Killay Square0.1 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.1 km
  • Commercial Hotel0.1 km
  • Fairy Grove0.2 km