Is SA1 8RB a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-09)

251 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SA1 8RB. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
81
Anti-social behaviour
35
Public order
33
Shoplifting
28
Vehicle crime
25
Other theft
11
Bicycle theft
10
Drugs
10

House prices

£211,177

Average price in Swansea (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 1.8% year on year.

Terraced
£174,313
Semi-detached
£216,411
Detached
£335,628
Flat / maisonette
£112,603

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SA1 8RB specifically.

Flood risk

Official flood guidance for Wales. Long-term risk varies by address — use the linked checker.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SA1 8RB on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SA1 8RB on Check Food Hygiene

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