Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

GABALFA ROAD, SA2 8NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GABALFA ROAD, SA2 8NA.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 8NA 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA2 8NA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SA2 8NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gabalfa Road, 0.6km from Pen-yr-Heol in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA2, SA2 8NA offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £448k. 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 8NA are sourced from Output Area W00004584 (shared with 9 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 8NA. The average age is 54.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 402,500

10 sales · Mean £ 380,995

Semi-Detached

£ 302,500

4 sales · Mean £ 315,000

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

SA2 8NA has low crime rates — 21 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime8
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Texaco Killay Services1.0 km
  • Texaco Killay Services1.0 km
  • Archfarchnad CKs0.3 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.6 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.7 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.7 km
  • Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.4 km
  • Sketty Park Sports and Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • De La Beche S.C.P1.0 km
  • Rosselli's Coffee House0.3 km
  • Chilli & Chaat0.5 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.2 km
  • Chilli & Chaat0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Kings Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.3 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Kismet Coffee House0.9 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea4.3 km
  • Gowerton4.6 km
  • Llansamlet9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Channel View0.2 km
  • Channel View0.2 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.2 km
  • New Mill Road0.2 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.2 km