Postcode insights

SA18 2RU

Pontarddulais

Swansea

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Detailed insights for SA18 2RU

Overview

Postcode SA18 2RU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Pontarddulais ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Clydach & Mawr area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clydach & Mawr is £43,333 per year. The nearest station is Pantyffynnon, about 1.2 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Clydach & Mawr has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,029 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Clydach & Mawr has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Clydach & Mawr is £43,333 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA18 2RU.

Transport

The nearest station is Pantyffynnon located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
39.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.42(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.14(+47%)
Public order
9.84(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.47(-25%)
Vehicle crime
2.73(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
315
94.31%
Other White
12
3.59%
Irish
4
1.2%
African
1
0.3%
Caribbean
1
0.3%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
32.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.68%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.85%
No qualifications
44
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.96%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
47.89%
Owns with a mortgage
46
32.39%
Social rents from council
19
13.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
2.82%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Pontarddulais

Median price£193,250
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £245K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £193,250 (about £192 per square foot) in Pontarddulais area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontarddulais over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£290,000£234
Semi-Detached40£197,500£191
Terraced23£172,000£175
Flats9£106,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontarddulais

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£65,000£130,000£95,000
2017£195,000£83,000£130,000£106,000
2018£188,500£78,000£134,500£125,250
2019£190,000£74,500£135,000£120,000
2020£237,500£74,500£134,000£136,000
2021£232,000£72,500£158,250£132,000
2022£271,250£98,000£178,000£146,500
2023£300,000£93,500£169,000£145,000
2024£258,000£90,000£180,000£170,000
2025£290,000£106,000£191,625£172,000
2026£312,500£97,500£200,000£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£99£124£111
2017£161£105£123£112
2018£163£119£134£144
2019£157£106£125£134
2020£199£119£128£138
2021£212£141£155£142
2022£226£147£173£168
2023£258£147£155£159
2024£225£151£188£177
2025£237£160£190£166
2026£224£158£190£198
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontarddulais.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the SA18 2RU postcode area, located within Clydach & Mawr, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA18 2RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin Michael Griffiths

Pontarddulais - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Philip Downing

Pontarddulais - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardPontarddulaisW05001062
ParishMawrW04000581
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clydach & MawrW02000169
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 002FW01000803
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA18 2RU

Is SA18 2RU (Clydach & Mawr) safe?

The area around SA18 2RU records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SA18 2RU?

The median sale price around SA18 2RU in Clydach & Mawr is £193,250 (about £192 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around SA18 2RU?

SA18 2RU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,029 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA18 2RU (Clydach & Mawr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA18 2RU is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kevin Michael Griffiths (Independent) and Philip Downing (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.