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Living in Swansea: Property Area Guide

Swansea, Wales · Population 246,500

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

Morriston HospitalSingleton Hospital

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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