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Swansea SA8 3 area guide

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Is Swansea SA8 3 a good place to live?

In Swansea (SA8 3), recorded crime is 93% below the national average, homes sell for around £251,299 on average, and there are 3 schools in the area.

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: £49,106 (58 sales)1996: £44,482 (60 sales)1997: £55,040 (90 sales)1998: £52,234 (121 sales)1999: £54,828 (90 sales)2000: £54,553 (83 sales)2001: £67,637 (72 sales)2002: £70,766 (83 sales)2003: £85,713 (82 sales)2004: £118,384 (59 sales)2005: £144,287 (68 sales)2006: £142,089 (75 sales)2007: £147,055 (86 sales)2008: £146,523 (35 sales)2009: £105,515 (45 sales)2010: £127,745 (49 sales)2011: £125,356 (44 sales)2012: £135,763 (53 sales)2013: £144,828 (88 sales)2014: £152,313 (77 sales)2015: £166,948 (89 sales)2016: £176,188 (100 sales)2017: £159,635 (89 sales)2018: £173,894 (77 sales)2019: £171,750 (138 sales)2020: £192,362 (118 sales)2021: £191,138 (84 sales)2022: £217,820 (68 sales)2023: £243,236 (66 sales)2024: £251,299 (79 sales)2025: £251,436 (91 sales)2026: £212,143 (14 sales) 2026: £212,143 (14 sales) — part year so far £251,436 £44,482 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SA8 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 12 crimesJun 24: 4 crimesJul 24: 8 crimesAug 24: 13 crimesSep 24: 9 crimesOct 24: 10 crimesNov 24: 7 crimesDec 24: 8 crimesJan 25: 5 crimesFeb 25: 15 crimesMar 25: 9 crimesApr 25: 5 crimesMay 25: 7 crimesJun 25: 9 crimesJul 25: 13 crimesAug 25: 4 crimesSep 25: 7 crimesOct 25: 8 crimesNov 25: 8 crimesDec 25: 3 crimesJan 26: 13 crimesFeb 26: 12 crimesMar 26: 8 crimesApr 26: 2 crimes Apr 26: 2 crimes 15 2 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SA8 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 8/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
44
One-person households
27%
Households with children
29%
Households
3,862

Owned 74% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SA8 3.

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Swansea SA8 3: frequently asked questions

Is Swansea SA8 3 a good place to live?

In Swansea (SA8 3), recorded crime is 93% below the national average, homes sell for around £251,299 on average, and there are 3 schools in the area.

What is the crime rate in Swansea SA8 3?

Recorded crime in Swansea SA8 3 runs at 18.5 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swansea SA8 3 safe?

Crime in Swansea SA8 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Swansea SA8 3 runs at 18.5 per 1,000 properties, 93% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swansea SA8 3?

Homes in Swansea SA8 3 sell for around £251,299 on average, based on 79 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

How many schools are there in Swansea SA8 3?

There are 3 schools in Swansea SA8 3 (0 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.