Postcode insights

SA2 0GJ

Waunarlwydd Road

Cockett

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Detailed insights for SA2 0GJ

Overview

Postcode SA2 0GJ is located in an urban city, within the Cockett ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Cockett area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year. The nearest station is Gowerton, about 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
54.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Cockett has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Cockett has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.5%

Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cockett is £42,863 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA2 0GJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Gowerton located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
150 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.39(+75%)
Public order
17.06(+108%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.92(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.87(-32%)
Burglary
4.1(+75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
94.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.06%
Other Asian
3
1.23%
Other White
3
1.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.41%
Total population: 243

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
24.49%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
23.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
11.73%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
53.64%
Owns outright
27
24.55%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.45%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Cockett

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £243K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Cockett area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£256,000£255
Semi-Detached43£202,800£225
Terraced22£143,750£189
Flats1£90,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cockett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,000£125,000£92,000
2017£180,500£127,000£96,000
2018£160,000£126,000£107,250
2019£177,500£139,475£108,500
2020£178,500£142,250£120,000
2021£209,995£165,000£120,000
2022£240,000£167,000£136,000
2023£242,000£176,500£123,500
2024£224,000£180,000£140,500
2025£257,500£195,000£137,500
2026£275,500£193,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£124£124
2017£160£142£124
2018£159£136£134
2019£161£154£139
2020£174£155£141
2021£200£170£159
2022£214£187£164
2023£224£175£170
2024£230£207£146
2025£250£211£184
2026£266£217£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cockett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA2 0GJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA2 0GJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202529, Bryn Derwen, Swansea, SA2 9GXDetachedFreehold£365,000
05 Aug 20258, Bryn Derwen, Swansea, SA2 9GXDetachedFreehold£227,000
14 Nov 20258, Pant Yr Odyn, Swansea, SA2 9GRDetachedFreehold£385,000
07 Jul 202514, Pant Yr Odyn, Swansea, SA2 9GRDetachedFreehold£340,000
24 Apr 202510, Cefn Helyg, Swansea, SA2 9GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000

Schools

In the SA2 0GJ postcode area, located within Cockett, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA2 0GJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableDylan Thomas Community SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSketty Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableGors Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA2 0GJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Elliott John King

Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mike Durke

Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Oliver Gregory James

Cockett - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Tonia Antoniazzi

Gower - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyGowerW07000097
WardCockettW05001043
ParishCockettW04001034
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CockettW02000184
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 017BW01000756
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA2 0GJ

Is SA2 0GJ (Cockett) safe?

The area around SA2 0GJ records about 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and public order.

What is the average house price near SA2 0GJ?

The median sale price around SA2 0GJ in Cockett is £185,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA2 0GJ?

There are 4 schools close to SA2 0GJ, including Dylan Thomas Community School, Sketty Primary School and Gors Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SA2 0GJ?

SA2 0GJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA2 0GJ (Cockett) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Gower covering SA2 0GJ is Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Elliott John King (Labour Party), Mike Durke (Labour Party) and Oliver Gregory James (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.