Area Overview for Sketty Community

Singleton Park in Sketty Community
Reflections in Singleton Park in Sketty Community
Singleton Park, Swansea in Sketty Community
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Educational Garden, Singleton Park in Sketty Community
St Paul's, Sketty from Singleton Park in Sketty Community
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St Paul's Church, Sketty, Swansea in Sketty Community
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Crossroads in the centre of Sketty in Sketty Community
Shell filling station, Gower Road, Sketty in Sketty Community
Footbridge over Gower Road, Sketty in Sketty Community
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Area Information

Living in Sketty Community offers a distinct experience within the unitary electoral division of Wales. This area spans 8.2 square kilometres and houses a population of 3,860 people. The density stands at 470 people per square kilometre, creating a residence that feels populated without being overwhelming for those seeking quiet streets. Daily life here is characterised by a sense of established settlement rather than rapid expansion. The community includes a mix of residents, with a significant portion holding strong ties to the locality. You will find an environment where neighbours often know one another. The geography supports a range of local activities and provides a backdrop for home life. When you consider homes in Sketty Community, you are choosing a specific slice of Wales where the pace of life remains moderate. The area's size allows for both intimate neighbourhood interactions and sufficient space around your property. Potential buyers should note that the population figure reflects a community of nearly four thousand individuals living across these eight square kilometres. This scale supports local services while maintaining a cohesive neighbourhood feel. The unique status of Sketty Community as a unitary electoral division offers a framework for local governance that residents engage with directly.

Area Type
Parish
Area Size
8.2 km²
Population
3860
Population Density
470 people/km²

Demographics

The demographic profile of Sketty Community reveals a population with a median age of 70 years. This figure indicates an area where older adults form the core demographic group. You will see a high concentration of people in the age bracket leading up to and including retirement years. This age structure often correlates with specific lifestyle choices and shopping habits within the locality. Home ownership rates in Sketty Community stand at 73 per cent. This level of ownership suggests that the majority of households have bought their properties outright or carry a mortgage but reside in the homes they purchased. The remaining 27 per cent of households likely comprise the private rental sector or other tenure types. With a population of 3,860 spread across an 8.2 square kilometre area, the community maintains a moderate population density of 470 people per square kilometre. This density supports local facilities without inducing the congestion found in high-rise city centres. The household composition and accommodation types reflect a community that is stable and rooted. Understanding these figures helps you assess whether the neighbourhood suits your planned length of stay and lifestyle requirements in Sketty Community.

Household Size

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Tenure

73
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Household Composition

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Age

70
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Household Deprivation

N/A
with no deprivation

NS-SEC

40
in Lower managerial occupations

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Planning

Planning Constraints

  • Flood Risk
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  • Protected Nature Reserve
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