Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

HOWELLS ROAD, SA2 7SX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWELLS ROAD, SA2 7SX.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SA2 7SX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 91% 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. Property prices are trending up 26.2% year-on-year.

home £247,833 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA2 7SX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Howells Road, 0.2km from Dunvant in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Dunvant and Killay ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For families considering a move, SA2 7SX represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 26.2% 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 7SX are sourced from Output Area W00004128 (shared with 7 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 7SX. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 292,333

Terraced

£ 177,475

6 sales · Mean £ 181,241

Semi-Detached

£ 183,750

2 sales · Mean £ 183,750

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

SA2 7SX has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Dunvant Post Office0.7 km
  • Pren Teg0.9 km
  • Dunvant Post Office0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Dunvant Workingmens Club0.3 km
  • Dunvant Workingmens Club0.3 km
  • Dunvant RFC0.3 km
  • The Dunvant Pub0.2 km
  • Dunvant RFC0.3 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Dunvant Tandoori0.3 km
  • Full Moon0.3 km
  • Dunvant Tandoori0.3 km
  • Full Moon0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton2.8 km
  • Swansea6.2 km
  • Bynea7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Howells Road0.1 km
  • Broadmead North0.2 km
  • Broadmead0.2 km
  • Dunvant Road0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km