Area guide

Living in SA1, Swansea

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA1 in Swansea. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Swansea: £206,059, up 0.2% on a year ago (2026-06).

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What actually sold around SA1

60 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA1 in the last 2 years, with a median of £119,000 and a range from £50,000 to £255,000. Mostly terraced houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
6 WATKIN STREET, SA1 6YD terraced £51,000 2026-05-07
25 FULLERS ROW, SA1 6YW terraced £120,000 2026-04-17
13 HAYNES COURT, SA1 2GE flat-maisonette £167,000 2026-04-10
36 HAFOD STREET, SA1 2HA terraced £142,000 2026-03-27
37 WATKIN STREET, SA1 6YD terraced £140,000 2026-03-13
16 WATKIN STREET, SA1 6YD terraced £130,000 2026-02-27

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of SA1.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Elementary occupations21.0%
Sales and customer service15.7%
Professional occupations14.5%
Caring, leisure and other service10.7%
Associate professional and technical8.5%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

636 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Common questions about SA1

What is the average house price in SA1?

The average sold price in Swansea is £206,059 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in SA1?

Prices in Swansea are up 0.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in SA1?

The median of 60 recorded sales around central SA1 in the last 2 years is £119,000, ranging from £50,000 to £255,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

How much crime is there in SA1?

636 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA1 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is SA1 at risk of flooding?

Central SA1 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is SA1 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £119,000; 636 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is SA1 safe?

636 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA1 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? SA1 or SA80, SA1 or SA5, SA1 or SA2.

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