SA2 8ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Derwen Fawr Road, 0.1km from Sketty, Lower in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For serious buyers, SA2 8ED is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £511k, down 29.6% 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 8ED are sourced from Output Area W00004576 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DERWEN FAWR ROAD, SA2 8ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERWEN FAWR ROAD, SA2 8ED.
312
51
£ 47,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 8ED 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 8ED is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £511k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £511k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 29.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 8ED. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 448,000
1 sales · Mean £ 448,000
Detached
£ 597,500
8 sales · Mean £ 570,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 8ED has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Mumbles Service Station and Subway0.5 km
- Mumbles Service Station and Subway0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Woodman0.5 km
- The Woodman0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Mumbai Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- The Junction0.5 km
- Mumbai Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- Clwb Raced Tenis Lawnt a Sboncen Abertawe0.8 km
- Swansea Lawn Tennis Squash Racquet0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea4.6 km
- Gowerton5.9 km
- Llansamlet9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gwern Einon Road0.1 km
- Gwern Einon Road0.1 km
- Royal Oak Road0.2 km
- Bible College of Wales0.4 km
- Blackpil Lido0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA28ED · Data under Open Government Licence