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Brynmill

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About

Brynmill sits directly west of Swansea's city centre, bounded by the expansive Singleton Park to the south and the residential Uplands area to the north. Its streets are primarily lined with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, many converted into student accommodation. The area provides direct access to the university campus and its botanical gardens, with local shops and cafes concentrated along St. Helen's Road and Bryn Road to serve the community.

A defining characteristic is the large Victorian-era reservoir, Brynmill Park, which features a central ornamental lake popular for birdwatching. The park's perimeter path is a common route for joggers and dog walkers. Daily life here is closely tied to the academic calendar, with a noticeable shift in atmosphere during university term times versus the summer break.

Area overview

On average Brynmill has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brynmill is £44,995 per year. Brynmill is home to around 8,817 people, with a population density of about 8,393.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brynmill Population
8,817
Population density
8,393.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.87(-6%)
Public order
10.21(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.87(-24%)
Shoplifting
8.05(+25%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.69(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,279
71.21%
Other White
532
6.03%
Bangladeshi
476
5.4%
Indian
297
3.37%
Chinese
208
2.36%
Total population: 8,817

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
3,266
40.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,612
32.16%
No qualifications
967
11.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
570
7.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
320
3.94%
Total 16+ residents: 8,122

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,735
49.04%
Owns outright
740
20.92%
Owns with a mortgage
457
12.92%
Other social rented
444
12.55%
Other forms of private rent
108
3.05%
Total households: 3,538

Property prices in Brynmill

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £211K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Brynmill area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,200 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brynmill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£345,000£145
Semi-Detached1£330,000£149
Terraced57£177,000£160
Flats10£77,500£138

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brynmill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynmill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£61,475£395,000£135,000
2017£105,000£185,000£135,000
2018£106,000£210,000£145,000
2019£73,000£177,000£147,000
2020£97,000£195,000£165,000
2021£70,000£300,000£163,000
2022£115,000£278,224£180,000
2023£72,475£245,000£178,000
2024£63,975£192,000£177,000
2025£85,000£330,000£177,000
2026£69,975£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynmill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynmill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£143£166£114
2017£176£143£118
2018£157£91£124
2019£136£148£140
2020£147£256£139
2021£144£136£139
2022£171£178£174
2023£150£121£160
2024£126£152£162
2025£158£149£162
2026£136£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynmill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.