SA2 0YY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Cwm Gwyn in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For families considering a move, SA2 0YY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 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 0YY are sourced from Output Area W00004555 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA2 0YY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA2 0YY.
283
42
£ 40,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 0YY 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SA2 0YY — age 42, 73% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0YY. The average age is 41.6. 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 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 0YY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.9 km
- Sloth Coffee Co.0.6 km
- Dylans at Cwmdonkin0.9 km
- Gower College0.2 km
- Sloth Coffee Co.0.6 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Hurst Dene Guest House1.0 km
- Hurst Dene Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Cockett Inn0.8 km
- Cockett Inn0.8 km
- Bluebell0.7 km
- Bluebell0.7 km
- 47 Bar & Lounge0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Mr Chung's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Mr Chungs Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Cinnamon Tree0.7 km
- Cinnamon Tree0.7 km
- Madras0.6 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- J B Patel Ltd0.5 km
- J B Patel Ltd0.5 km
- Co-op Sketty0.6 km
- Balance0.6 km
- Davies of Mumbles0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
- The Co-operative Food0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea2.8 km
- Gowerton4.6 km
- Llansamlet7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway House0.0 km
- Swansea College0.1 km
- Hillhouse Hospital0.1 km
- Swansea College0.1 km
- Sketty Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA20YY · Data under Open Government Licence