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About

Bishopston is a large coastal ward situated on the western edge of Swansea. It encompasses the village of Bishopston itself along with the settlements of Murton and Kittle. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing from different periods, and is bordered by the Bristol Channel to the south. This coastline includes the popular sandy beach at Brandy Cove and the dramatic limestone cliffs of Bishopston Valley.

The area is defined by the steep, wooded Bishopston Valley, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest cut by the Bishopston Brook. This ravine creates a clear green corridor from the inland commons down to the sea at Pwll Du Bay. The local economy centres on the village's shops and services along Bishopston Road, serving the surrounding community. The ward maintains a distinct identity separate from the more urban parts of the city.

Area overview

On average Bishopston has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopston is £58,378 per year. Bishopston is home to around 3,221 people, with a population density of about 532.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopston Population
3,221
Population density
532.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.62(-72%)
Public order
4.66(-43%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.48(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.86(-75%)
Other theft
1.55(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,049
94.63%
Other White
61
1.89%
Irish
21
0.65%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.53%
Other Asian
16
0.5%
Total population: 3,222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,442
52.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
343
12.51%
Level 3 (A level)
340
12.4%
No qualifications
256
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
155
5.65%
Total 16+ residents: 2,742

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
852
58.6%
Owns with a mortgage
428
29.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
84
5.78%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.75%
Social rents from council
34
2.34%
Total households: 1,454

Property prices in Bishopston

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £465K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £319 per square foot) in Bishopston area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £815,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£507,500£336
Semi-Detached8£338,750£318
Terraced2£200,000£293
Flats11£110,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£259,000£217,500£264,975
2017£300,000£150,375£248,250
2018£307,500£125,000£248,000
2019£327,000£140,000£263,750
2020£325,000£180,000£287,475
2021£447,500£152,500£305,000
2022£445,000£115,497£363,000
2023£466,500£114,750£322,500
2024£420,000£120,000£386,000
2025£450,000£110,000£350,000
2026£507,500£105,000£364,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-Detached
2016£209£394£224
2017£247£237£234
2018£244£237£233
2019£245£200£236
2020£240£232£238
2021£276£234£273
2022£343£184£331
2023£321£178£302
2024£307£170£312
2025£335£168£323
2026£337£151£343
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishopston in the last year.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bishopston ward.

Local councillors

Lyndon Jones

Bishopston - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Bishopston

Is Bishopston safe?

Bishopston records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bishopston?

The median sale price in Bishopston is £370,000 (about £319 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Bishopston?

Bishopston scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bishopston sits around rank 1,860 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bishopston?

The average household income in Bishopston is around £58,378 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bishopston?

Bishopston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lyndon Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).