Proppys
SA2Swansea

Central Swansea & Surrounds

Central Swansea & Surrounds investment guide. Average gross yield 4.8%, landlord's market rental demand.

4.8%avg gross yield
£265kavg sold price (481 sales, 12mo)
Landlord's marketrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
4.8%
-3.0% vs Swansea avg (7.8%)
Average Asking Price
£265,000
high confidence (481 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£970
2-bed · 3-bed £1,171 · 5.3% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£277
City avg £167/sqft · 110 above average
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SA2
1-bed
£695
per month
4.6% yield
2-bed
£970
per month
5.3% yield
3-bed
£1,171
per month
5.4% yield
4-bed
£1,690
per month
6.0% yield
Ownership mix
SA2 vs UK average · 22,276 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Owner-occupier stronghold: 39% owned outright (6pp higher than the UK average of 33%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
38.7%(UK 32.9%)
+5.8pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
27.8%(UK 29.7%)
-1.9pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
17.2%(UK 20.3%)
-3.1pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
16.3%(UK 17.1%)
-0.8pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in SA2
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced6.2%£225,364£1,171
Semi-detached5.6%£256,716£1,199
Detached3.7%£386,250£1,204
Flat8.8%£126,000£922

Explore by strategy

Live data for each property type across Swansea.

HMOTerracedSemi-detachedDetachedFlatsStudent letsNew buildStrategy primers →
About Central Swansea & Surrounds (SA2, Swansea)

SA2 attracts property investors seeking strong gross yields averaging 4.8%, with particularly compelling returns on larger properties—4-bedroom homes yielding 6% annually. The landlord's market conditions provide favourable conditions for consistent rental income, making this postcode an accessible entry point for portfolio builders across multiple property sizes.

The tenant demographic is diverse, spanning from young professionals and students in 1-bedroom units (4.6% yield) to growing families seeking 2 and 3-bedroom homes (5.3-5.4% yields). Rental demand remains steady across all property types, though larger family homes command the strongest yields and likely represent the most stable tenant base.

Investors should monitor local regeneration timelines and their impact on rental demand, particularly given Swansea's ongoing city centre initiatives. Standard considerations apply: ensure thorough property surveys, verify tenancy law compliance, and maintain reserves for void periods, as market conditions can shift with broader economic changes affecting the South Wales region.

Sold Price Trend - SA2
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-4.8% over 2 years
Flip Activity - SA2
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
6
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+47.0%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
13 mo
Flip rate
0.6%
of all sales
Recent case studies
kimberley road
Terraced
Bought Aug 24
£155k
Sold Feb 26
£207k
18 mo+33.5%
gwelfor
Semi
Bought Aug 24
£200k
Sold Feb 26
£300k
18 mo+50.0%
vivian road
Terraced
Bought Jun 24
£165k
Sold Jul 25
£245k
14 mo+39.3%*
Gross 48.5%
y berllan
Semi
Bought Oct 24
£185k
Sold Jul 25
£320k
10 mo+70.0%*
Gross 73.0%
prospect place
Terraced
Bought Sept 23
£147k
Sold Sept 24
£225k
12 mo+48.8%*
Gross 53.1%
cory street
Terraced
Bought Dec 23
£200k
Sold Jun 24
£290k
6 mo+45.3%*
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - SA2
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Article 4 directions cover parts of Swansea. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
Nearby Postcodes
Adjacent areas with comparable investment profiles
Get alerts for SA2, Swansea
Be the first to know when new auction lots land in SA2. We'll email you as they're listed.
Pre-filled with SA2. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
View live auction lots in SA2
Proppys aggregates current auction lots from UK auction sites, filtered by yield targets.
Browse SA2 auction lots

Recent auction lots in SA2

Browse all SA2 auction lots
More postcodes in Wales
Compare investment profiles across the region. Yields from PropertyData, medians from Land Registry.
SA17.7%
Swansea
Median £145k
CF107.4%
Cardiff
Median £180k
CF246.5%
Cardiff
Median £238k
SA56.2%
Swansea
Median £163k
CF115.7%
Cardiff
Median £239k
SA65.2%
Swansea
Median £166k
NP195.0%
Newport
Median £203k
NP204.9%
Newport
Median £205k
LL144.8%
Wrexham
Median £174k
CF314.7%
Bridgend
Median £230k
NP104.5%
Newport
Median £295k
LL114.3%
Wrexham
Median £186k
Show 6 more postcodes
CF54.1%
Cardiff
Median £285k
CF144.0%
Cardiff
Median £330k
CF324.0%
Bridgend
Median £179k
CF233.9%
Cardiff
Median £287k
LL133.9%
Wrexham
Median £181k
LL12
Wrexham
Median £261k
View full Wales region guide