Singleton Park Sketty, Swansea
2 addresses across 1 postcode (SA2), about 70 m long. USRN 39104662.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2018 the median was £305,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 D; 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 3.6 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Sketty Green, is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 33 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is University Health Centre, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,110 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 8% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £203,500 | £203,500 | £203,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £122,500 | £122,500 | £122,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2020 | LOWER SKETTY GREEN LODGE SA2 8QD | Detached | £345,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Apr 2018 | LOWER SKETTY GREEN LODGE SA2 8QD | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2014 | LOWER SKETTY GREEN LODGE SA2 8QD | Detached | £203,500 | |
| 18 Jan 2013 | LOWER SKETTY GREEN LODGE SA2 8QD | Detached | £122,500 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 D (31% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Sketty. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 10 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk.
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 2 addresses are between 30 m and 33 m above sea level (32 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA2 8QD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Swansea 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Gowerton 159,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Llansamlet 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Singleton Hospital (Sketty Lane) | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Swansea Bus Station Stand X | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal Swansea Ferry Terminal | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking Recreation Ground | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 50.7 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest University Health Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Unit | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Singleton Hospital | 260 m |
| Police station | Sketty Police Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swansea University Cashzone | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sketty Green 1.1 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Educational Garden 3.1 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,110 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Singleton Park and Sketty Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade I), 470 m (0.3 miles) east. 18 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Singleton Park and Sketty Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Ynys Pit & Leat | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Brynmill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Clyne Wood Coal Level | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Clyne Wood Arsenic & Copper Works | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Traeth Abertawe | Beach | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Clyne Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Black Stones | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
| Colts Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-west |
| Pwll Mawr | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Gore School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Parkland Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brynmill School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y.g.g. Brynymor Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Olchfa School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Sketty Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gower College Swansea SA2 8QF | Other catering premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Singleton Hospital Central Production Unit SA2 8QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Swansea Bay Sports Park SA2 8QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Swansea Tennis and Squash Club Ltd SA2 9AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Aug 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | under 1% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 69% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 10% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 40% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 14% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 19% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 45% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 8% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 3% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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 8QD: 2 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sketty Lane · Cwm Farm Lane · Golwg Hafren · Sketty Lane · Brynnewydd Gardens
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.