SA2 8AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cherry Grove, 0.4km from Fawr, Derwen in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 8AT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. 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 8AT are sourced from Output Area W00004583 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY GROVE, SA2 8AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY GROVE, SA2 8AT.
279
46
£ 47,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 8AT 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SA2 8AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 8AT. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
4 sales · Mean £ 326,250
Detached
£ 312,000
1 sales · Mean £ 312,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 8AT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- De La Beche S.C.P1.0 km
- Eglwys Efengylaidd Parklands0.8 km
- Chilli & Chaat0.9 km
- Hen Dderwen0.6 km
- Chilli & Chaat0.9 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Hazel Court Shop0.8 km
- CK's Supermarket0.7 km
- Hazel Court Shop0.8 km
- Archfarchnad CKs0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kings Fish Bar0.7 km
- Kismet Coffee House0.9 km
- Sketty Pizza0.7 km
- Kismet Coffee House0.9 km
- Kings Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.8 km
- Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea4.2 km
- Gowerton5.0 km
- Llansamlet9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cherry Grove0.2 km
- Channel View0.2 km
- Hendy Close0.3 km
- Channel View0.3 km
- Valley View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA28AT · Data under Open Government Licence