Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

PARK WAY, SA2 8JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK WAY, SA2 8JQ.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SA2 8JQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA2 8JQ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SA2 8JQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Way, 0.3km from Pen-yr-Heol in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SA2 8JQ is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 8JQ are sourced from Output Area W00004570 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 8JQ. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British74.9%
Asian / British Asian14.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 161,000

3 sales · Mean £ 159,500

Detached

£ 171,000

2 sales · Mean £ 171,000

Terraced

£ 100,000

1 sales · Mean £ 100,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SA2 8JQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order8
Vehicle crime7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Texaco Killay Services0.8 km
  • Texaco Killay Services0.8 km
  • Archfarchnad CKs0.1 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.4 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.1 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.4 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.4 km
  • Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.3 km
  • Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.3 km
  • Bluebell0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • De La Beche S.C.P0.9 km
  • Rosselli's Coffee House0.1 km
  • Chilli & Chaat0.1 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.1 km
  • Square Peg1.0 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Kings Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.1 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Kismet Coffee House0.8 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea4.2 km
  • Gowerton4.3 km
  • Llansamlet8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hen Dderwen0.0 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.2 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.2 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.2 km
  • Parkway Flats0.2 km