SA2 9GY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cefn Helyg, 0.4km from Carnglas in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 9GY offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 23.0% 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 9GY are sourced from Output Area W00004591 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CEFN HELYG, SA2 9GY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CEFN HELYG, SA2 9GY.
253
40
£ 40,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA2 9GY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 9GY. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
4 sales · Mean £ 237,500
Detached
£ 319,500
4 sales · Mean £ 321,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 9GY has low crime rates — 27 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse1.0 km
- Miller & Carter Steakhouse1.0 km
- Cockett Inn0.8 km
- Cockett Inn0.8 km
- Bluebell0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Texaco0.8 km
- Texaco0.8 km
- J B Patel Ltd0.8 km
- J B Patel Ltd0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Bistro0.6 km
- The Bistro0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cinnamon Tree0.6 km
- Cinnamon Tree0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gowerton3.5 km
- Swansea3.8 km
- Llansamlet8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Llwyn Mawr Road0.2 km
- Llwyn Mawr Road0.2 km
- Rowan Avenue0.2 km
- Llwyn Mawr0.2 km
- Rowan Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA29GY · Data under Open Government Licence