Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

CARNGLAS ROAD, SA2 9BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARNGLAS ROAD, SA2 9BW.

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Population

261

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 9BW 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SA2 9BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 86% 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. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.

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

SA2 9BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carnglas Road, 0.1km from Ty-coch in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For families considering a move, SA2 9BW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 9.3% 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 9BW are sourced from Output Area W00004594 (shared with 7 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 9BW. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

7 sales · Mean £ 231,785

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

SA2 9BW has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.9 km
  • 47 Bar & Lounge0.7 km
  • Vivian Arms Hotel0.7 km
  • Y Clwb Sgeti0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Gower College0.5 km
  • De La Beche S.C.P0.8 km
  • Dario's0.8 km
  • Dewkes Limited0.7 km
  • Dillys Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 25 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Co-op Sketty0.7 km
  • Balance0.8 km
  • Davies of Mumbles0.8 km
  • Siop Fara Kristys0.8 km
  • Sketty Service Station0.7 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Madras0.8 km
  • Opium Den0.7 km
  • Pizza Milano0.7 km
  • Sketty Packed Meals0.8 km
  • Taj Mahal0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swansea3.5 km
  • Gowerton4.1 km
  • Llansamlet8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Tycoch Square0.0 km
  • Tycoch Square0.1 km
  • Tycoch Square0.1 km
  • Bayswater Road Lower0.1 km
  • Raglan Road0.2 km