Devon View Abertawe / Swansea, Swansea
37 addresses across 1 postcode (SA2), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39100715.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £88,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 29, D: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Swansea costs £2,238 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 21 of its 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sketty & Killay Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 109 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £88,000 | £88,000 | £88,000 |
| 2008 | 3 | £90,000 | £47,850 | £91,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £60,015 | £30,030 | £90,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £78,975 | £75,950 | £82,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £38,500 | £38,000 | £39,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £47,500 | £47,500 | £47,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £38,500 | £38,500 | £38,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £39,500 | £39,500 | £39,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2024 | 18 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £100,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jan 2023 | FLAT, 23 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Apr 2010 | 7 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £88,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Dec 2008 | 15 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2008 | 14 SA2 8HU | Terraced | £91,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2008 | 6 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £47,850 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 27 SA2 8HU | Terraced | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2005 | FLAT, 19 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £30,030 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Sep 2004 | 7 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Mar 2004 | 5 SA2 8HU | Semi-detached | £75,950 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2003 | 10 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 14 SA2 8HU | Terraced | £39,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 May 2001 | 7 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £38,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 20 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £55,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 1999 | 11 SA2 8HU | Semi-detached | £47,500 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 17 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £38,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jan 1996 | 8 SA2 8HU | Flat or maisonette | £39,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: Flat (30). Built: 1991-1995 (28); 1983-1990 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (23); rented (private) (3); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 2, Devon View, Sketty
- 3, Devon View, Sketty
- 6, Devon View, Sketty
- 8, Devon View, Sketty
- 9, Devon View, Sketty
- 10, Devon View, Sketty
- 19, Devon View, Sketty
- 22, Devon View, Sketty
- 24, Devon View, Sketty
- 25, Devon View, Sketty
- 30, Devon View, Sketty
- 33, Devon View, Sketty
- 35, Devon View, Sketty
- 36, Devon View, Sketty
- 37, Devon View, Sketty
Council tax
What each band costs in Swansea in 2026-27: Band D £2,238 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,492 | £1,741 | £1,990 | £2,238 | £2,736 | £3,233 | £3,730 | £4,477 | £5,223 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (37% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 37 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 80 m and 92 m above sea level (87 m on average); the ground rises about 12 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA2 8HU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bynea 2,720 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaconsfield Way Penyrheol | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand X | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Killay Precinct Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 51.8 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sketty & Killay Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eversley Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Cefn Coed Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sketty Police Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food TyCoch - Carnglass Road, TyCoch Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,790 m² | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | De-La-Beche Park 6,540 m² | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.0 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hendrefoilan, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrefoilan | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Ynys Pit & Leat | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Clyne Valley Shaft Mounds | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Singleton Park and Sketty Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Clyne Wood Colliery Steam Winding Machine | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Brynmill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Olchfa Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Traeth Abertawe | Beach | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Pwll Mawr | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Black Stones | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
| Colts Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south |
| Cwm y Lladron | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 21 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 37 |
21 of the street's 37 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Swansea: see them on the Swansea page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Olchfa School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sketty Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Bishop Gore School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Hendrefoilan Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| DUNVANT Primary SCHOOL English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Dylan Thomas Community School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Gors Community School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sketty House Care Home SA2 9JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Sketty Community Outreach CIO - Lunch Club SA2 8HS | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jul 2022 |
| Chilli and Chaat SA2 8JJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Parkway Special Needs Service SA2 8JQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Hazel Court Shop SA2 8BP | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Miller & Carter Steakhouse SA2 7AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| CK's Supermarket SA2 8JJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Kings Fish Bar SA2 8JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Sketty Pizza SA2 8JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Hen Dderwen SA2 8JH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sunday Brunch Lunch SA2 8HQ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Youth Club & Pop In SA2 8HQ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 16 May 2025 |
| Parkland Primary School SA2 8NG | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Oaktree Nursery SA2 8NG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Parkland After School Club SA2 8NG | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Clyne Court (53); On or near Park Way (21); On or near Laburnham Place (10); On or near Devon View (8); On or near Whitethorn Place (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 34% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SA2 8HU: 37 addresses
Nearby streets
Cwrt Pen Y Bryn · Laburnham Place · Heather Crescent · Clyne Court · Whitethorn Place · Beaconsfield Way · Laurel Place · Gower Road · Briar Dene · Jasmine Close · Furzeland Drive · Bay Tree Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.