Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA2 9BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA2 9BQ.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 9BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SA2 9BQ's 61% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA2 9BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Ty-coch in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA2 9BQ is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9BQ are sourced from Output Area W00004598 (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 9BQ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.7%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

SA2 9BQ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences63
Criminal damage and arson14
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order13
Vehicle crime9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
  • Cockett Inn0.9 km
  • Cockett Inn0.9 km
  • 47 Bar & Lounge0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Gower College0.5 km
  • De La Beche S.C.P0.7 km
  • Rosselli's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Chilli & Chaat0.8 km
  • Hen Dderwen1.0 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Archfarchnad CKs0.9 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.6 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Kings Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.9 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Kismet Coffee House0.6 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.9 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.4 km
  • Gowerton4.2 km
  • Llansamlet8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tycoch Square0.1 km
  • Tycoch Square0.1 km
  • Tycoch Square0.1 km
  • Lon Masarn0.1 km
  • Raglan Road0.2 km