SA2 encompasses the Swansea seafront and surrounding residential areas, with a trajectory score of 57.0/100 placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, residential properties have appreciated at 3.4% compound annual growth, while rental yields have expanded at 6.4% annually, outpacing capital appreciation. The district is classified as early-stage gentrification, suggesting ongoing neighbourhood transition and investment activity. Population growth has been modest at 1.0% over the five-year period. The differential between rental and capital growth may indicate strengthening lettings demand relative to sales market momentum, a consideration for investors evaluating income versus equity strategies in this coastal Welsh market.
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- 1Property prices up 2.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Swansea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.5 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
Swansea (SA2) common questions
Is Swansea up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swansea (SA2) as Early. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 22% of districts nationally. The score is down 4.7 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swansea safe?
Swansea has a safety score of 45/100 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 (SA2) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swansea?
The median monthly rent in Swansea (SA2) is £827 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swansea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swansea (SA5), Swansea (SA1), Swansea (SA3), Swansea (SA6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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