B
Liveable Score

Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilSwansea
Crime Rate
✓Low for a Welsh suburb
43% below the national average.
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Interactive liveability map of Olchfa showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Olchfa boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Killay

suburb

B+

0.9 km away

Carnglas

suburb

B+

0.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Plentiful
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Adequate

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Ample
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Ample
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Ample
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Gowerton
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Maes Derw
Olchfa School
Sketty Primary School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Login Fach

Olchfa House Prices

The average house price in Olchfa is £285,913, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Olchfa house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Olchfa graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£285,913

Detached house prices

£355,652

Flats and maisonettes prices

£180,000

Semi-detached house prices

£266,087

Terraced house prices

£200,522

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olchfa a nice place to live?

Olchfa is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Swansea.

How safe is Olchfa?

Olchfa has a low crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 43 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 43% below the national average, and 39% below the Swansea average.

What are the demographics of Olchfa?

The majority of residents in Olchfa identify as White (British) (82%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (87%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.