Postcode Analysis Swansea, Wales

RURAL WAY, SA2 9NA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RURAL WAY, SA2 9NA.

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Population

260

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SA2 9NA 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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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SA2 9NA — age 45, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £430k 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 9NA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rural Way, 0.2km from Garn-Las in Swansea. Administratively it sits within Sketty ward and the Swansea West constituency.

For serious buyers, SA2 9NA is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 9NA are sourced from Output Area W00004593 (shared with 8 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 9NA. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.1%
Asian / British Asian9.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

5 sales · Mean £ 396,000

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

SA2 9NA has low crime rates — 29 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 offences58
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.8 km
  • Miller & Carter Steakhouse0.8 km
  • Cockett Inn0.9 km
  • Cockett Inn0.9 km
  • Bluebell0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Gower College1.0 km
  • Gower College1.0 km
  • Gower College Cafe1.0 km
  • The Bistro0.5 km
  • Vanilla Pod1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Texaco0.9 km
  • Texaco0.9 km
  • J B Patel Ltd0.6 km
  • J B Patel Ltd0.6 km
  • Hazel Court Shop0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Cinnamon Tree0.5 km
  • Cinnamon Tree0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gowerton3.7 km
  • Swansea3.8 km
  • Llansamlet8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowan Avenue0.1 km
  • Llwyn Mawr Road0.1 km
  • Llwyn Mawr Road0.1 km
  • Rowan Avenue0.1 km
  • Pastoral Way0.2 km