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About

Clydach ward lies in the Tawe Valley, north of Swansea city centre. The area is defined by the river and the surrounding steep, wooded hillsides. Historically shaped by industry, the ward includes residential neighbourhoods, local shopping streets, and areas of green space along the valley floor. The community is served by several primary schools and local amenities, with housing comprising a mix of traditional terraced homes and more modern developments.

A prominent local feature is the large Mond Nickel Works site, a legacy of the area's industrial past. The Swansea Canal path runs through the ward, providing a route for walkers and cyclists. The landscape is a blend of post-industrial land and natural woodland, particularly on the valley slopes. Clydach maintains its own distinct identity separate from the contiguous urban areas to the south.

Area overview

On average Clydach has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clydach is £43,499 per year. Clydach is home to around 8,494 people, with a population density of about 253.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clydach Population
8,494
Population density
253.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.32(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.89(+7%)
Public order
10.95(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+4%)
Other theft
3.65(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,019
94.42%
Other White
143
1.68%
Indian
49
0.58%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.49%
Irish
36
0.42%
Total population: 8,493

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,940
27.96%
No qualifications
1,476
21.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,115
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,102
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 6,939

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,495
39.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,027
27.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
12.59%
Social rents from council
470
12.51%
Other social rented
195
5.19%
Total households: 3,757

Property prices in Clydach

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £231K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Clydach area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clydach over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£270,000£209
Semi-Detached47£167,000£189
Terraced21£148,000£181
Flats1£76,000£126

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clydach

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£197,500£113,500£98,000
2017£185,000£109,000£97,000
2018£231,750£116,000£90,000
2019£185,998£116,000£111,500
2020£197,500£107,500£110,000
2021£238,000£127,000£120,000
2022£263,000£153,500£125,000
2023£270,000£152,500£106,500
2024£248,750£162,750£136,000
2025£317,500£160,000£146,500
2026£272,500£181,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clydach.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clydach.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£111£89
2017£157£127£105
2018£155£129£103
2019£182£129£114
2020£204£125£115
2021£192£144£124
2022£216£180£139
2023£203£153£157
2024£232£186£148
2025£242£172£168
2026£237£221£181
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clydach.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Clydach

Is Clydach safe?

Clydach records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Clydach?

The median sale price in Clydach is £170,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Clydach?

Clydach scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clydach sits around rank 886 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 Clydach?

The average household income in Clydach is around £43,499 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clydach?

Clydach is represented by 3 elected councillors: Brigitte Jane Rowlands (Conservative and Unionist Party), Gordon David Walker (Independent) and Matthew Bailey (Independent).

All postcodes in Clydach

SA65RA

Rhyddwen Road

SA66PE

Clydach

SA79RU

Clydach

SA79HX

The Hawthorns

SA65DX

Hillrise Park

SA65DG

Clos Coffa

SA65EH

Hebron Road

SA65JP

Kelvin Road

SA65NW

Rowan Close

SA65TH

Rhyd Y Gwin

SA65PG

Pearl Street

SA65DN

Players Avenue

SA65JS

Faraday Road

SA57NR

Clydach

SA66PB

Rhydypandy Road

SA65LU

Vardre Road

SA65NS

Pontardawe Road

SA65LL

Tawe Place

SA65HY

Waungron Road

SA65LQ

High Street

SA65AZ

Clydach

SA65HF

Gellionen Road

SA65LF

High Street

SA65JG

Minyrafon Road

SA65HU

Lone Road

SA65PP

Ffordd Tyn Y Coed

SA65TE

Rhyd Y Gwin

SA79JQ

Bridge Street

SA65QE

Vera Road

SA84DQ

Clydach

SA65BY

Quarr Road

SA65HS

Gellionen Close

SA65RG

Rhyddwen Road

SA79HY

Graig Terrace

SA65BW

Quarr Drive

SA65LT

Park Road

SA65PW

Kingrosia Park

SA65BZ

Heol Y Graig

SA65QB

Beryl Road

SA65EG

Hebron Close

SA65JZ

Waverley Park

SA65DQ

Heol Valentine

SA65RF

Golwg Y Mynydd

SA79HS

Graigola Road

SA65NX

Pontardawe Road

SA65PL

Kingrosia Park

SA65AT

Clydach Wharf

SA65LJ

High Street

SA65DY

Western Road

SA65LX

Tygwyn Road

SA65BJ

Hebron Road

SA66PA

Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road

SA65JE

Tanylon

SA84DX

Oakwood Rise

SA84RS

Clydach

SA65ED

Hillrise Park

SA84RT

Baran Road

SA65DS

Brynteg

SA65LZ

Gwalia Court

SA65NF

Penydre Road

SA65TJ

Clydach

SA65NB

Brynamlwg

SA65TL

Tyn Y Berllan

SA79HR

Clydach

SA65JR

Kelvin Road

SA65RH

Mountain Road

SA65HW

Dyson Close

SA79JB

Llys Y Nant

SA65HN

Dyson Close

SA65PF

Kingrosia Park

SA65EZ

Ger Y Coed

SA65DE

Bethania Road

SA65PB

Pontardawe Road

SA79JH

Graig Road

SA65EW

Factory Road

SA65EA

Tyle Teg

SA66NY

Rhyd-Y-Pandy Road

SA79HP

Graig Y Pal

SA65JH

Newton Road

SA65TP

Clydach

SA65RY

Craig Cwm

SA65NQ

Llwynon Road

SA65LP

Vardre Road

SA65BH

Clydach Road

SA65NP

Clos Ceri

SA65BN

Clydach

SA65PZ

Capel Road

SA79HT

Graig Y Dderi

SA65RD

Fagwr Isaf

SA65LW

Capel Buildings

SA65TN

Clydach

SA65RS

Rhyddwen Road

SA65RZ

Ffordd Ellen

SA65JJ

Grove Road

SA79JA

Ynysymond Road

SA65HJ

Faraday Road

SA65EE

Tyle Teg

SA65EY

St Johns Road

SA65JB

Lone Road

SA65PJ

Kingrosia Park

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.