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SA2 7JS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Swansea

Low crime rate0.1/10

Street-level feed unavailable — LocaleIQ uses an official small-area proxy where applicable.

Wealthy area 10/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 9/10Wales
Median sold price£200kSA2 sample - 90 sales
Recent change-9.1%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Swansea
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area97.3%Average for Swansea91.9%
Significant presencewhite other, mixed white asian, white irish
Immediate area2.9%Average for Swansea4.2%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area52.5%Average for Swansea41.7%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area49Average for Swansea2,034
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area48.8%Average for Swansea60%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area86.8%Average for Swansea64.3%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area87.9%Average for Swansea79.1%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied86.8% dominant

Owned86.8%
Private rent9.4%
Social rent3.2%

About SA2 7JS: area rating, property, schools and local change

SA2 7JS is a postcode in Sketty, Swansea, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SA2 7JS, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SA2 7JS are local prosperity and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for SA2 7JS is based on Swansea 030 Census 2021. It covers 6,037 residents, 49 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 87% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.

For property prices near SA2 7JS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SA2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £200k from 90 rolling sales, down 9.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SA2 7JS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

FAQ

Common questions about SA2 7JS

Is SA2 7JS a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near SA2 7JS?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What demographics are available for SA2 7JS?

LocaleIQ matched SA2 7JS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SA2 7JS?

The latest median sold price is £200k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.