House Prices in Swansea
£195,000
Average
£310,000
Detached
£205,000
Semi-Detached
£165,000
Terraced
£125,000
Flat
Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.
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About Swansea
Swansea offers outstanding value for money combined with exceptional natural beauty. The university campus at Singleton Park and the Bay Campus on the seafront are major economic drivers. The city centre is undergoing major regeneration with the Copr Bay development. For lifestyle-focused buyers on a budget, Swansea is hard to beat.
Lifestyle & Things to Do
Swansea sits on one of the most beautiful bays in Britain. The Mumbles is a stunning Victorian seaside village with ice cream parlours and coastal walks. The Gower Peninsula — the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty — has beaches (Rhossili, Three Cliffs Bay) that rival anywhere in Europe. Dylan Thomas was born here, and the Dylan Thomas Centre celebrates his legacy.
Transport & Commuting
Swansea Station connects to London Paddington in about 3 hours via Cardiff. The M4 provides motorway access east. Cardiff Airport is about an hour away. The city has a decent bus network.
Train to London
3h 00m to London Paddington
Nearest Motorway
M4
Schools & Education
Top Schools
- Bishop Gore School
- Olchfa School
- Bishopston Comprehensive
Universities
- Swansea University
Healthcare
Best Areas to Live in Swansea
Mumbles
Sketty
Uplands
West Cross
Derwen Fawr
Langland
Property Buying Tips for Swansea
The Mumbles and Langland are premium coastal areas commanding the highest prices. Sketty and Derwen Fawr are popular family suburbs near the university. Uplands has a bohemian student-friendly vibe. For first-time buyers, Brynmill and Mount Pleasant offer affordable terraces. West Cross and Killay are desirable without the Mumbles premium.
Local Authority
Council
Swansea Council
Council Tax
£1,620 (Band D)
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