SA3 in Swansea shows a trajectory score of 60.6/100, placing it in the 94th percentile nationally. The district is classified in the early gentrification stage, indicating potential for future change. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 4.4%, while rental values have expanded faster at 6.4% annually. Population growth has been modest at 1.0% over the same period. The divergence between rental and price growth suggests rental yields may be increasingly attractive relative to capital appreciation, though the district's economic fundamentals remain tied to broader Welsh regional conditions.
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- 1Property prices up 3.1% 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 0.8 points this month to 60/100, driven mainly by demand.
Swansea (SA3) common questions
Is Swansea up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swansea (SA3) as Early. Its trajectory score is 60/100 (Strong), in the top 8% of districts nationally. The score is up 2.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swansea safe?
Swansea has a safety score of 86/100 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 (SA3) is £206k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swansea?
The median monthly rent in Swansea (SA3) is £827 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swansea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swansea (SA2), Ilfracombe (EX34), Swansea (SA1), Swansea (SA5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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