SA2 9GS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Ysgawen, 0.4km from Garn-Las in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.
For serious buyers, SA2 9GS is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 9GS are sourced from Output Area W00004557 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEOL YSGAWEN, SA2 9GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL YSGAWEN, SA2 9GS.
298
43
£ 40,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SA2 9GS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA2 9GS. The average age is 42.9. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 309,000
6 sales · Mean £ 326,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA2 9GS has low crime rates — 33 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Miller & Carter Steakhouse1.0 km
- Miller & Carter Steakhouse1.0 km
- Cockett Inn0.7 km
- Cockett Inn0.7 km
- Bluebell0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Gower College0.9 km
- Gower College0.9 km
- Gower College Cafe0.9 km
- The Bistro0.4 km
- Vanilla Pod0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Texaco0.7 km
- Texaco0.7 km
- J B Patel Ltd0.6 km
- J B Patel Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Cinnamon Tree0.4 km
- Cinnamon Tree0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swansea3.6 km
- Gowerton3.7 km
- Llansamlet8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Llwyn Mawr Road0.1 km
- Llwyn Mawr Road0.1 km
- Sketty Primary School0.2 km
- Rowan Avenue0.3 km
- Rowan Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SA29GS · Data under Open Government Licence