SA7 encompasses parts of Swansea's western suburbs, demonstrating moderate market activity with a trajectory score of 54.6, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 4.9% CAGR whilst rental yields have expanded faster at 6.4% CAGR, suggesting increasing investor interest relative to capital appreciation. Population growth remains subdued at 0.3% over the same period, indicating limited demographic expansion. The district is classified as early-stage gentrification, suggesting established infrastructure and amenities alongside emerging development. These metrics indicate a market with rental-focused investment characteristics rather than rapid price escalation, appealing to investors prioritising yield performance.
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- 1Property prices up 4.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.3% per year
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What's changing in Swansea · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.8 points this month to 54/100, driven mainly by safety.
Swansea (SA7) common questions
Is Swansea up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swansea (SA7) as Early. Its trajectory score is 54/100 (Strong), in the top 29% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swansea safe?
Swansea has a safety score of 57/100 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 (SA7) is £161k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 4.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swansea?
The median monthly rent in Swansea (SA7) is £662 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swansea?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swansea (SA6), Swansea (SA1), Swansea (SA5), Neath (SA10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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