SA9 Swansea has recorded a five-year compound annual growth rate of 4.1% for property prices and 5.0% for rental income, despite minimal population expansion of 0.3% over the same period. The district scores 40.2 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 6th percentile nationally and indicating average prospects relative to other UK markets. Currently classified as latent in gentrification stage, SA9 exhibits rental growth outpacing capital appreciation, suggesting rental yields may offer relative value. The modest price growth and minimal demographic change indicate a stable but unremarkable market, with limited signals of accelerating development or demand pressures typical of higher-performing districts.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Swansea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.3 points this month to 41/100, driven mainly by safety.
12 planning applications submitted in SA9 over the last six months, 1 change of use.
- Change of use of former church building (class D1) into a single-family dwelling (class C3) and associated worksFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Demolition of an existing single-storey rear extension and the construction of a replacement single-storey extension to the same dimensions and vol...Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Installation of extension posts and ball-stop netting above existing perimeter fence.Jun 2026 · Awaiting decision
Swansea (SA9) common questions
Is Swansea up and coming?
Swansea (SA9) has a trajectory score of 41/100 (Average), placing it in the top 90% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 0.4 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 53/100 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 (SA9) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swansea?
The median monthly rent in Swansea (SA9) is £611 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swansea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Neath (SA11), Llanwrtyd Wells (LD5), Llangammarch Wells (LD4), Tregaron (SY25), Llandovery (SA20). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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