Description
The area approximates to the Vivian Road, and Sketty Green. The village is centred on Sketty Cross, which is the junction of Gower Road, Vivian Road, and Dillwyn Road. Directly on the cross, on the West Gower Road/Vivian Road junction, "The Vivian" pub, known as "The Vivs", can be found. A second pub, "The Bush", was immediately on the east side of this junction, but is now closed. In the immediate vicinity of Sketty Cross and the nearby Eversley Road, a variety of businesses can be found; there are several shops which include a Sainsbury's local, two banks, and a sub post office. A small public library is located on Vivian Road to the north of the cross. Located slightly further to the north is the Tycoch campus of Gower College Swansea, (a further education college) on the corner of Vivian Road and Tycoch Road. The current site of the Bishop Gore Comprehensive School is on the northwestern corner of Singleton Park. The School has been located in the area on De La Beche Road since 1952. Also on De La Beche Road, the Sketty Medical Practice can be found; and on the junction with Gower Road, St. Paul's Church (Church in Wales) is situated.
Sketty comprises a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian villas, through pre- and post-war semis and detached houses, to the council estate at Sketty Park.
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