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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

SA28NG

Sketty Park Drive

SA28DU

Ynysnewydd Road

SA28PG

Sketty

SA29HQ

Maes Y Gruffydd Road

SA28HT

Laburnum Place

SA29AU

Cwm Farm Lane

SA29DH

Sketty

SA29NA

Rural Way

SA29JL

Gower Road

SA28NB

Cedric Close

SA28BN

Parc Y Felin

SA29HU

Gower Road

SA29BW

Carnglas Road

SA29LR

Raglan Road

SA28JB

Clyne Court

SA20SD

Queens Road

SA28AJ

Rhyd Y Defaid Drive

SA28NW

Aneurin Way

SA29JG

Carnglas Avenue

SA28DA

Sketty Park Close

SA28NZ

Oak Ridge

SA29ES

Lon Bedwen

SA29LG

Dunraven Road

SA27AW

Mandinam Park

SA28PL

Sketty

SA29GR

Pant Yr Odyn

SA28DR

Derwen Fawr Road

SA20JP

Averil Vivian Grove

SA29EP

Lon Mafon

SA20GP

Waunarlwydd Road

SA28AU

Cherry Grove

SA28QD

Singleton Park

SA29JE

Glan Yr Afon Road

SA28EN

Gwerneinon Road

SA29LP

Harlech Crescent

SA27AB

Gower Road

SA29AP

De-La-Beche Road

SA29BS

Greenfield Terrace

SA28BX

Olchfa Gardens

SA28NH

New Mill Road

SA20AX

Brynmill Lane

SA29DG

Coedsaeson Crescent

SA29HP

Poplar Close

SA29AQ

Cory Street

SA20FD

Cockett Road

SA29JW

Blackthorn Place

SA29GX

Bryn Derwen

SA29EB

Tycoch Road

SA29EU

Lon Mefus

SA29DL

Kimberley Road

SA28JR

Mayflower Close

SA29BR

Gower Road

SA29DN

Cae Banc

SA20SR

Clarendon Road

SA29EY

Brynmead Close

SA28AF

Meadow Rise

SA28LR

Sketty Park Close

SA29EX

Lon Masarn

SA29GY

Cefn Helyg

SA29HE

Llwynmawr Road

SA29ER

Lon Mafon

SA29FL

Awel Y Mor

SA28DD

The Bryn

SA28EL

Gwern Einon Road

SA29AW

Cory Street

SA28BG

Valley View

SA29FE

Gainsborough Close

SA27LY

Hendrefoilan Avenue

SA28PU

Sketty

SA28JN

Bay Tree Avenue

SA28EF

Emmanuel Gardens

SA29AL

Llewelyn Street

SA28HW

Furzeland Drive

SA28LS

Sketty Park Drive

SA29EJ

Llwyn Arosfa

SA28AL

Rhyd Y Defaid Drive

SA29HS

Gower Road

SA29DQ

Coedsaeson Crescent

SA29LS

Hendrefoilan Road

SA29JT

Pen Yr Heol Drive

SA28LH

Benbow Close

SA28AZ

Saunders Way

SA28LY

Channel View

SA29AH

Dillwyn Road

SA29GZ

Ffordd Aneurin Bevan

SA29FF

Masefield Way

SA29LJ

Harlech Crescent

SA29FJ

Cwrt Pen Y Bryn

SA29LW

Harlech Close

SA28HE

Heather Crescent

SA29LN

Harlech Crescent

SA28PJ

Sketty

SA20SF

Parc Wern Road

SA28NY

Oak Ridge

SA29BT

Gower Road

SA29EN

Lon Iorwg

SA28BE

Bishops Grove

SA28QL

Sketty

SA29DW

Bryngoleu Terrace

SA29GT

Hendre Owain

Data Sources

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