Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

SA2 8QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SA2 8QH.

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Population

379

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 8QH 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.

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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA2 8QH — age 51, 83% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SA2 8QH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Singleton in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. 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 8QH are sourced from Output Area W00004553 (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 8QH. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

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

SA2 8QH has low crime rates — 17 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • De La Beche S.C.P0.4 km
  • Rosselli's Coffee House0.9 km
  • Hen Dderwen0.9 km
  • Square Peg0.5 km
  • De La Beche S.C.P0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Archfarchnad CKs0.9 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.7 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Kings Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.9 km
  • Kings Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Kismet Coffee House0.4 km
  • Sketty Pizza0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
  • The Co-operative Food1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • 47 Bar & Lounge0.6 km
  • Vivian Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • Y Clwb Sgeti0.6 km
  • 47 Bar & Lounge0.6 km
  • The Sketty Club0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.5 km
  • Gowerton5.1 km
  • Llansamlet8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Sketty Green0.2 km
  • Sketty Green0.2 km
  • Sketty Green0.3 km
  • Bishop Gore Comprehensive0.3 km
  • De-La-Beche Road0.3 km