SA8 covers parts of Swansea's suburban fringe with mixed residential character. Five-year price growth averaged 4.9% annually, while rental growth outpaced this at 6.4%, suggesting increased investor activity relative to capital appreciation. Population expansion remained minimal at 0.3% over the period, indicating limited demographic pressure driving demand. The district scores 50.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it at the 54th percentile nationally—comfortably mid-range for UK postcodes. Currently classified as latent for gentrification, the area shows no immediate signs of rapid urban transformation. Market dynamics here reflect steady rental demand without pronounced price acceleration, typical of established suburban localities with stable but unspectacular growth prospects.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Swansea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.7 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
25 planning applications submitted in SA8 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 1 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling, solar panels on existing stables, associated external works comprising of boundary treatment, planting, permeable surfacing, and ancillary plant roomMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Proposed single storey side/rear utility and bathroom extension, the works for which include the demolition of the existing single storey side/rear extension.Feb 2026 · Decided
- Proposed change of use of retail unit (A1 use) and offices (A2 use) to retail unit (A1 use) and health and wellbeing centre (D2 use), and associated external alterations including terracotta render, composite cladding, and fenestration alterations.Jan 2026 · Decided
Swansea (SA8) common questions
Is Swansea up and coming?
Swansea (SA8) has a trajectory score of 49/100 (Average), placing it in the top 56% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.6 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Swansea safe?
Swansea has a safety score of 62/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Swansea?
The average property price in Swansea (SA8) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swansea?
The median monthly rent in Swansea (SA8) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swansea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Llandovery (SA20), Llandeilo (SA19), Ammanford (SA18), Swansea (SA4), Swansea (SA9). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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