Welcome to Sketty
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Swansea (; Welsh: Abertawe [abɛrˈtawɛ]) is a coastal city and the second-largest city of Wales. It forms a principal area, officially known as the City and County of Swansea (Welsh: Dinas a Sir Abertawe).The city is the twenty-fifth largest in the United Kingdom. Located along Swansea Bay in southwest Wales, with the principal area covering the Gower Peninsula, it is part of the Swansea Bay region and part of the historic county of Glamorgan; also the ancient Welsh commote of Gŵyr.The principal area is the second most populous local authority area in Wales with an estimated population of 246,563 in 2020. Swansea, along with Neath and Port Talbot, forms the Swansea Urban Area with a population of 300,352 in 2011. It is also part of the Swansea Bay City Region. During the 19th-century industrial heyday, Swansea was the key centre of the copper-smelting industry, earning the nickname Copperopolis.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
821 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
14,774 (2021) |
Density |
1,799 people/km2 |
Mean age |
44.3 |
Ward |
Sketty |
District |
Swansea |
Postcodes |
SA2, SA3 |
ONS ID |
W04000595 |
Council
Contact details for Sketty Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Sketty Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sketty Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Sketty Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sketty Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by South Wales Police
Man charged with murder following Swansea fire incident
Published: 27th Sep 2023
Hosted and licensed by Wales Online
The acclaimed chef set to bring mouth-watering breakfasts, delicious small plates and wines to city street
Published: 30th Jan 2024
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Swansea: Husband jailed for murdering wife in car fire
Published: 9th Feb 2024