SA2 8NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gabalfa Road, 0.6km from Pen-yr-Heol in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 8NA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £448k. 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 8NA are sourced from Output Area W00004584 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GABALFA ROAD, SA2 8NA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GABALFA ROAD, SA2 8NA.
318
54
£ 47,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 8NA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SA2 8NA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 8NA. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 402,500
10 sales · Mean £ 380,995
Semi-Detached
£ 302,500
4 sales · Mean £ 315,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 8NA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Texaco Killay Services1.0 km
- Texaco Killay Services1.0 km
- Archfarchnad CKs0.3 km
- Hazel Court Shop0.6 km
- CK's Supermarket0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.7 km
- Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.7 km
- Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.4 km
- Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- De La Beche S.C.P1.0 km
- Rosselli's Coffee House0.3 km
- Chilli & Chaat0.5 km
- Hen Dderwen0.2 km
- Chilli & Chaat0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Kings Fish Bar0.3 km
- Sketty Pizza0.3 km
- Kings Fish Bar0.3 km
- Kismet Coffee House0.9 km
- Sketty Pizza0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea4.3 km
- Gowerton4.6 km
- Llansamlet9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Channel View0.2 km
- Channel View0.2 km
- Hen Dderwen0.2 km
- New Mill Road0.2 km
- Hen Dderwen0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA28NA · Data under Open Government Licence