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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

SA29DZ

Kimberley Close

SA29HX

Glan Yr Afon Gardens

SA28HY

Clyne Court

SA27LX

The Lodge Close

SA28PB

New Mill Road

SA29BL

Carnglas Road

SA28HZ

Clyne Court

SA28LJ

Birchtree Close

SA28JH

Sketty Park Drive

SA28BB

Hendy Close

SA29LU

Hendrefoilan Road

SA29AE

Dillwyn Road

SA20SU

Tavistock Close

SA28LE

Raleigh Close

SA27NE

The Park

SA29HD

Llwynmawr Close

SA28AR

King George Court

SA29BG

Dysgwylfa

SA28PS

Sketty

SA28AS

Cherry Grove

SA29DT

Westbourne Grove

SA28EQ

Glynderwen Close

SA35AT

Glyn Crescent

SA29EW

Lon Draenen

SA28AB

Derwen Fawr Road

SA28DP

Derwen Fawr Road

SA28LL

Oaktree Avenue

SA29ED

Tycoch Maisonettes

SA28DY

Warwick Road

SA28NQ

Sketty Park Drive

SA29EH

Prospect Place

SA29JY

Bay View Court

SA29EL

Lon Masarn

SA20GN

Llwynmawr Road

SA29FG

Rembrandt Court

SA28EU

Howells Reach

SA20UL

Vivian Road

SA28AP

Ridge Acre

SA28EA

Derwen Fawr Road

SA29JS

Pen Yr Heol Drive

SA28BW

Lockwood Grove

SA29HA

Bayswater Road

SA28ES

Royal Oak Road

SA29HY

Glan Yr Afon Gardens

SA28LU

Byng Morris Close

SA28AY

Saunders Way

SA28QA

Sketty

SA28NJ

Lon Olchfa

SA29BA

Lewis Street

SA28PY

Singleton Park

SA28EW

Gwerneinon Road

SA28DF

The Bryn

SA28BA

Saunders Way

SA28QF

Sketty

SA28NL

Olchfa Close

SA20SX

The Causeway

SA29GS

Heol Ysgawen

SA28DS

Coedcelyn Road

SA28AH

Rhyd Y Defaid Drive

SA29ND

Hendremawr Close

SA29DR

Eastbourne Grove

SA20ST

Kingston Road

SA29EZ

Brynmead Court

SA20SL

Tavistock Road

SA28BL

Dulais Grove

SA28AW

Rhyd Y Defaid Drive

SA20UP

Vivian Road

SA28ND

Gabalfa Road

SA28DE

The Bryn

SA28ER

High View Gardens

SA29BH

Gower Road

SA28NS

Coedfan

SA28ED

Derwen Fawr Road

SA28BY

Sketty

SA29LQ

Dunraven Road

SA29AX

Pineacre Close

SA29BQ

Carnglas Road

SA29BZ

Gower Road

SA28NT

Coedfan

SA28EH

Glynderwen Crescent

SA20UA

Glanmor Road

SA27LZ

Hendrefoilan Avenue

SA29BY

Gower Road

SA28DH

Rhyd Yr Helyg

SA28NN

Lon Olchfa

SA20TE

Sketty Avenue

SA28JW

Bay Tree Avenue

SA28BD

Millfield Close

SA28NP

Aneurin Way

SA28QJ

Sketty

SA20SS

Kingston Road

SA28DZ

Warwick Road

SA29JX

Llwyn Mawr Lane

SA28AE

Beech Tree Lane

SA28BT

Sketty

SA20GL

Llwynmawr Road

SA29AS

Sketty Park Road

SA28HS

Heather Crescent

SA29HZ

Rosemary Close

SA29JA

Glan Yr Afon Road

Data Sources

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