SA2 8AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cherry Grove, 0.3km 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 8AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, up 24.7% 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 8AU are sourced from Output Area W00004586 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERRY GROVE, SA2 8AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY GROVE, SA2 8AU.
312
49
£ 47,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 8AU 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 8AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 24.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 8AU. The average age is 49.1. 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
£ 335,000
10 sales · Mean £ 351,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 8AU has low crime rates — 6 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
8 nearby- Clwb Raced Tenis Lawnt a Sboncen Abertawe0.4 km
- Swansea Lawn Tennis Squash Racquet0.4 km
- Hen Dderwen0.8 km
- Hen Dderwen0.8 km
- Parklands Evangelical Church0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Hazel Court Shop1.0 km
- CK's Supermarket0.8 km
- Hazel Court Shop1.0 km
- Archfarchnad CKs0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Kings Fish Bar0.8 km
- Sketty Pizza0.8 km
- Kings Fish Bar0.8 km
- Sketty Pizza0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.9 km
- Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea4.2 km
- Gowerton5.1 km
- Llansamlet9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Hendy Close0.2 km
- Cherry Grove0.2 km
- Coed Celyn Road0.2 km
- Coed Celyn Road0.2 km
- Saunders Way Lower0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SA28AU · Data under Open Government Licence