SA7 9HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garth Road, 0.3km from Cefn-y-garth in Glais. Administratively it sits within Llansamlet ward and the Swansea East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SA7, SA7 9HQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 SA7 9HQ are sourced from Output Area W00004271 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTH ROAD, SA7 9HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH ROAD, SA7 9HQ.
281
50
£ 44,400 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
SA7 9HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SA7 9HQ. The average age is 49.7. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 288,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SA7 9HQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Clydach Foodstore0.9 km
- CSVA Food & Wine0.4 km
- The Butchers0.9 km
- Clydach Foodstore0.9 km
- CSVA Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Gwesty'r Manor Park0.8 km
- Manor Park Country House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Chilli Too1.0 km
- Glais Rugby Football Club0.4 km
- Cwtch Corner0.9 km
- The Globe Inn0.5 km
- Cwtch Corner0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Clydach Fish Bar0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Tecawê Tsieineaidd Red Sun0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Clydach Kebab House0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Village Tavern0.9 km
- The Village Tavern0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llansamlet3.2 km
- Skewen4.0 km
- Neath6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Garth Road0.0 km
- Capel Peniel0.2 km
- Glais Primary School0.3 km
- Glais Bridge0.3 km
- Old Glais Inn0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SA79HQ · Data under Open Government Licence