RHYD Y DEFAID DRIVE, SA2 8AW House Prices & Local Information

SA2 8AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rhyd Y Defaid Drive, 0.7km from Olchfa in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 8AW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £438k, up 23.1% 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 8AW are sourced from Output Area W00004580 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.