SA2 8PL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Singleton in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of just 23, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 69% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8PL are sourced from Output Area W00010073 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SA2 8PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA2 8PL.
1,114
23
£ 47,600 /yr
3%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SA2 8PL 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.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 23 years average age and 69% private renter occupancy, SA2 8PL is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 8PL. The average age is 22.6. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 8PL has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- De La Beche S.C.P0.8 km
- Dario's0.9 km
- Dewkes Limited0.9 km
- Dillys Kitchen0.9 km
- Gilligans0.9 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Co-op Sketty0.9 km
- Balance0.9 km
- Davies of Mumbles0.9 km
- Siop Fara Kristys0.9 km
- Sketty Service Station0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 47 Bar & Lounge0.9 km
- Vivian Arms Hotel0.9 km
- Y Clwb Sgeti0.9 km
- 47 Bar & Lounge0.9 km
- The Sketty Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Madras0.9 km
- Opium Den0.9 km
- Pizza Milano0.9 km
- Sketty Packed Meals0.9 km
- Taj Mahal0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
- Co-Operative Group Food Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.2 km
- Gowerton5.6 km
- Llansamlet8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Swansea University Campus0.2 km
- Swansea University Campus0.2 km
- Swansea University Campus0.2 km
- Singleton Hospital (Main Entrance)0.3 km
- Singleton Hospital (Main Entrance)0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA28PL · Data under Open Government Licence