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Sub-area · Sketty · Swansea · Wales

Living in Swansea 027A

Part of Sketty · 1,687 residents

Swansea 027A is a sub-area in Sketty, Swansea that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £833 a month, up 6.1% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom decile of UK sub-areas (98th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£833+6.1%
vs last year
Liveability
50/100
Composite score
Safety
99/100
Higher is safer
Transport
14/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1819%
18–3424%
35–4918%
50–6420%
65+19%
Population1,687
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person28%Couple with children21%Lone parent7%Other7%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 29.40
White84%Asian6%Black4%Mixed4%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian42%Muslim6%No religion43%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK85%
Born outside UK15%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair10%Bad3%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above55%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications8%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Swansea 027A?

Swansea 027A sits inside Sketty, part of the wider Swansea council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Swansea 027A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Swansea 027A?
The median monthly rent across Swansea 027A is £833.
How safe is Swansea 027A?
Swansea 027A has a safety score of 99/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Swansea 027A?
Transport score: 14/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Swansea 027A part of?
Swansea 027A sits inside the Sketty neighbourhood, in Swansea, Wales.