Town Pop. 975

Living in Upper Killay: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Killay scores 57/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Upper Killay most outperforms the national norm: 51/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the SA2 postcode district.

Against the wider SA2 district average of 71/100, that is 14 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 36 points below the SA2 district's 87/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94) and broadband (87). For the surrounding area, see SA2 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Upper Killay scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
40 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Edgemoor Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Hen Parc Lane 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 4.4 · PM10 6.7 µg/m³
83
Green Space 56
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsNorth Devon District Hospital35.8 mi
Weston General Hospital49.7 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital57.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust21.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgerySKETTY & KILLAY MEDICAL CENTRE2.4 mi
GP capacity2,291 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Swansea
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.7%Student4.2%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership82.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
64
Council tax Swansea · 2025-26
A £1,429
B £1,667
C £1,905
D £2,143
E £2,619
F £3,095
G £3,572
H £4,286
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
41
Gowerton 2.5 mi
Swansea 4.3 mi
Bynea 4.8 mi
J47 M4 4.7 mi
J47 M4 4.9 mi
J46 M4 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Killay in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Dunvant 60 0.8 mi away ⇄
Canisland 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Three Crosses 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gowerton 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bishopston 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Southgate 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pen-clawdd 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Loughor 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gorseinon 70 3.8 mi away ⇄
Swansea 66 4.0 mi away ⇄
Crofty 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Penllergaer 57 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Killay a nice place to live?

Upper Killay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Upper Killay is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Upper Killay?

Upper Killay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Upper Killay

SA2 71 ⇄

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