Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the SA8 postcode area, covering Swansea and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£128,406
Median price
£110,000
5-year trend
+46.7%
Total sales
5,722
The SA8 area has 257 individual postcodes with 5,722 registered sales. Prices are +67.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Swansea. The five-year price movement is +46.7%.
Wales' second city on the Gower Peninsula with a regenerating waterfront, direct GWR trains to London Paddington and some of the best value coastal housing in the UK.
🚆 Main station
Swansea
⏱️ London commute
~175 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Bishop Gore School
SA8 averages £128,406, placing it in the affordable category, +67.6% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 5,722 recorded sales across 257 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in SA8 is +46.7%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
SA8 3DP
£212,650 avg · 151 sales
SA8 4PT
£188,880 avg · 128 sales
SA8 3HX
£75,426 avg · 118 sales
SA8 4LW
£100,737 avg · 93 sales
SA8 4PU
£195,409 avg · 79 sales
SA8 3DN
£83,574 avg · 74 sales
SA8 4SL
£103,990 avg · 68 sales
SA8 3BA
£152,792 avg · 66 sales
SA8 3DG
£96,895 avg · 65 sales
This SA8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the SA8 postcode area is £128,406, based on 5,722 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Swansea.
Properties in SA8 average £128,406, which is +67.6% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£110,000) is 14.3% below the average (£128,406), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in SA8 have moved +46.7% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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