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About

Sketty is a residential ward situated to the west of Swansea city centre, bordering Singleton Park and the university campus. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, from larger detached homes to more modest terraces. Its proximity to the expansive parkland and the higher education institutions contributes significantly to its character and population.

The ward includes the village-like centre of Sketty Cross, with its local shops and services. A notable feature is the Grade II listed Sketty Hall, a 19th-century mansion set within its own grounds, which now serves as a public library and community venue. The area provides direct access to the wooded trails of Clyne Valley Country Park, offering a contrast to the suburban surroundings.

Area overview

On average Sketty has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sketty is £52,087 per year. Sketty is home to around 14,780 people, with a population density of about 2,175.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sketty Population
14,780
Population density
2,175.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.22(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.6(-65%)
Public order
4.33(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.13(-44%)
Vehicle crime
3.11(+8%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,214
82.64%
Other White
536
3.63%
Arab
261
1.77%
Other Asian
240
1.62%
Indian
229
1.55%
Total population: 14,780

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,485
43.63%
Level 3 (A level)
2,517
20.02%
No qualifications
1,541
12.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,448
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
698
5.55%
Total 16+ residents: 12,571

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,549
40.66%
Owns with a mortgage
1,783
28.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
722
11.52%
Social rents from council
608
9.7%
Other social rented
458
7.31%
Total households: 6,269

Property prices in Sketty

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 in Sketty area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sketty in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sketty over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached67£400,000
Flats16£154,500
Semi-Detached60£303,500
Terraced22£204,750

10 years median price trend in Sketty

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sketty.

All postcodes in Sketty

SA20BG

Sketty

SA28HX

Clyne Court

SA29JB

Glan Yr Afon Court

SA29EA

De-La-Beche Road

SA29LT

Hendrefoilan Road

SA29JQ

Carnglas Avenue

SA28BU

Olchfa Gardens

SA27NJ

Sycamore Close

SA29EG

Tycoch Road

SA29HJ

Llwynmawr Close

SA28JQ

Park Way

SA29AR

De La Beche Road

SA27NH

Hartfield Close

SA28NE

Gabalfa Road

SA27NQ

Glenfield Close

SA28AD

Brynnewydd Gardens

SA29FB

Gower Road

SA29BX

Gower Road

SA20JF

Roger Beck Way

SA29ET

Lon Derw

SA29EF

Lon Cae Banc

SA28LN

Sketty Park Drive

SA28EE

Ashleigh Road

SA20UH

Vivian Road

SA28PE

New Mill Road

SA29BB

Pantgwyn

SA28JJ

Park Way

SA28EG

Derwen Fawr Road

SA28NF

Gabalfa Road

SA28PQ

Sketty

SA28BS

Maes Y Gollen

SA29FH

Brangwyn Court

SA20YY

Sketty

SA29LY

Pastoral Way

SA28JP

Briar Dene

SA29DS

Westbourne Road

SA29GA

Coed-Saeson Crescent

SA28QG

Sketty

SA29DP

Kimberley Road

SA27NB

Hendrefoilan Avenue

SA28HU

Devon View

SA29HR

Rowan Avenue

SA28ET

Y Deri

SA28AA

Derwen Fawr Road

SA29DA

Eversley Road

SA29JD

Hollybush Drive

SA28PT

Sketty

SA29BD

Pantgwyn

SA29DJ

Frogmore Avenue

SA29JH

Gower Road

SA29BJ

Carnglas Road

SA28BH

Saunders Way

SA29DU

Brynmill Lane

SA29GP

Clos Glan Yr Afon

SA27NG

Hendrefoilan Drive

SA28LF

Dana Drive

SA27NA

Hendrefoilan Avenue

SA28EB

Derwen Fawr Road

SA28HR

Whitethorn Place

SA20UJ

Vivian Road

SA29AN

Park View Terrace

SA28BQ

Coedmor

SA29DF

Eversley Road

SA28JA

Clyne Court

SA28PZ

Sketty

SA28NA

Gabalfa Road

SA29EQ

Tycoch Road

SA29HN

Huntingdon Way

SA20UN

Vivian Road

SA27NF

Hendrefoilan Close

SA28LQ

Admirals Walk

SA29HG

Hanover Court

SA20SB

Queens Road

SA28LZ

Parklands Court

SA29LZ

Rustic Close

SA28BJ

Saunders Way

SA28EJ

Derwen Fawr Road

SA29DE

Eversley Road

SA28NX

The Spinney

SA29FA

Vivian Court

SA28PH

Sketty

SA28EP

Ocean View Close

SA29AJ

Lewis Street

SA29JR

Beaconsfield Way

SA29BN

Carnglas Road

SA28JD

Clyne Court

SA29BP

Carnglas Road

SA28HQ

Maes Y Gollen

SA28PA

Gwent Grove

SA20GH

Waunarlwydd Road

SA28LT

Parklands View

SA28JE

Park Way

SA20SQ

Parc Wern Road

SA27AA

Gower Road

SA28PW

Sketty

SA28HP

Furzeland Drive

SA29HT

Gower Road

SA28JF

Jasmine Close

SA28JG

Park Way

SA28JL

Laurel Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.