SA2 8AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King George Court, 0.2km from Derwen Fawr in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 8AR offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k. 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 8AR are sourced from Output Area W00004587 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KING GEORGE COURT, SA2 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING GEORGE COURT, SA2 8AR.
358
49
£ 47,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 8AR 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.
Area Character
SA2 8AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% 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 8AR. The average age is 48.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 346,750
2 sales · Mean £ 346,750
Detached
£ 459,000
1 sales · Mean £ 459,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SA2 8AR has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mumbles Service Station and Subway1.0 km
- Mumbles Service Station and Subway1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Woodman1.0 km
- Pub on the Pond0.9 km
- Pub on the Pond0.9 km
- The Woodman1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mumbai Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- The Junction1.0 km
- Mumbai Indian Kitchen1.0 km
- Clwb Raced Tenis Lawnt a Sboncen Abertawe0.3 km
- Swansea Lawn Tennis Squash Racquet0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea4.3 km
- Gowerton5.5 km
- Llansamlet9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bible College of Wales0.2 km
- Saunders Way Lower0.2 km
- Saunders Way Lower0.2 km
- Bible College of Wales0.2 km
- Coed Celyn Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA28AR · Data under Open Government Licence