Living in SA2, Swansea
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SA2 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).
What actually sold around SA2
93 recorded home sales on the streets around central SA2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £50,500 to £1,100,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 243 GOWER ROAD, SA2 9JL | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 4 GLAN YR AFON ROAD, SA2 9JE | semi-detached | £328,500 | 2026-05-18 |
| 29 MAES Y GOLLEN, SA2 8HQ | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-04-17 |
| 39 WHITETHORN PLACE, SA2 8HR | terraced | £186,000 | 2026-04-16 |
| 29 OLCHFA GARDENS, SA2 8BU | detached | £469,995 | 2026-04-02 |
| 29 DUNRAVEN ROAD, SA2 9LG | semi-detached | £312,000 | 2026-03-19 |
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 SA2.
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 group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 33.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.2% |
| Skilled trades | 7.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
79 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SA2 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 SA2
What is the average house price in SA2?
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 SA2?
Prices in Swansea are up 0.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SA2?
The median of 93 recorded sales around central SA2 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £50,500 to £1,100,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in SA2?
79 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SA2 at risk of flooding?
Central SA2 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 SA2 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 £260,000; 79 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SA2 safe?
79 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SA2 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? SA2 or SA5, SA2 or SA1, SA2 or SA3.
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