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About

Cockett is a residential ward situated in the northern part of the city of Swansea. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different decades. It is bordered by other suburban wards such as Townhill and Gendros. The main thoroughfare is Cockett Road, which serves as a local hub for essential shops and services. The community is served by several primary schools and has good road links to the city centre and the M4 motorway.

The landscape includes gentle slopes with views towards Swansea Bay from higher points. A notable local feature is the Kilvey Park playing fields, which provide green space for recreation. The ward contains pockets of woodland and follows the course of the Kilvey Pill stream in its eastern section. Historically, the area was more rural before its development for housing in the mid-20th century, and it maintains a quiet, neighbourhood atmosphere distinct from the busier urban centre.

Area overview

On average Cockett has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cockett is £41,019 per year. Cockett is home to around 10,406 people, with a population density of about 1,793.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cockett Population
10,406
Population density
1,793.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.18(+69%)
Shoplifting
31.42(+389%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.55(+43%)
Public order
15.28(+86%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.68(+73%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,099
87.44%
Other White
298
2.86%
Bangladeshi
197
1.89%
Other Asian
132
1.27%
Indian
127
1.22%
Total population: 10,406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,250
26.86%
No qualifications
1,966
23.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,372
16.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,212
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
795
9.49%
Total 16+ residents: 8,378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,466
32.94%
Owns with a mortgage
1,423
31.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
580
13.03%
Social rents from council
557
12.52%
Other social rented
274
6.16%
Total households: 4,450

Property prices in Cockett

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Cockett area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £330,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cockett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£236,000
Flats2£88,750
Semi-Detached46£187,500
Terraced32£143,750

10 years median price trend in Cockett

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cockett.

All postcodes in Cockett

SA58JN

Carmarthen Road

SA54BY

Ystrad Road

SA20GA

New Road

SA54HL

Nant Y Felin

SA54AG

Clos Madlen

SA54HX

Bruce Road

SA54DA

Denver Road

SA54DY

Abergelly Road

SA55BY

Venables Close

SA58HX

Martell Street

SA58ES

Middle Road

SA20FP

Glasfryn Close

SA54AW

Corporation Road

SA58DR

Weig Gardens

SA55DP

Lancaster Court

SA58DB

Armine Road

SA55BG

Pentland Close

SA16QS

Geiriol Road

SA58DE

Gendros Avenue East

SA58NE

Mcritchie Place

SA20FJ

Cockett

SA58LJ

Parc Cwmdu

SA54BD

Gelli Rhedyn

SA20GB

Waunarlwydd Road

SA58EP

Gendros Drive

SA16RF

Charlotte Court

SA58HT

Bryn Road

SA54BU

Ystrad Road

SA58JY

Cave Street

SA55BD

Snowdon Drive

SA58JD

Bryngoleu Road

SA58EL

Gendros Crescent

SA55BZ

Lansdown Court

SA54QA

Cwmbach Road

SA55DH

Middle Road

SA55BH

Station Road

SA58DS

Weig Gardens

SA58ER

Gendros Close

SA58HZ

Brynamlwg Road

SA58DT

Coedwig Place

SA55BR

Clos Aneira

SA20FE

Church Gardens

SA58HN

Middle Road

SA58EJ

Middle Road

SA55DJ

Cranfield Court

SA20GF

Waunarlwydd Road

SA54RP

Waunarlwydd Road

SA54AH

Clos Calfaria

SA58DA

Kings Head Road

SA55BJ

Railway Terrace

SA16SB

Heol-Y-Gors

SA54ET

Kingsway

SA58EQ

Middle Road

SA54PG

Richmond Way

SA16RB

Clos Yr Ael

SA54JB

Prydwen Road

SA20FH

Cockett Road

SA54AE

Carmarthen Road

SA55EA

Rhodfar Brain

SA20FN

Cockett Road

SA55AY

Weig Fach Lane

SA55BB

Pennine Close

SA55DF

Cantref Court

SA55BN

Cwmbach Road

SA20FX

Clos San Pedr

SA55AB

Mendip Close

SA54HA

Abergelly Road

SA54DH

Queensway

SA20FR

John Street

SA54HW

Prydwen Road

SA55DL

Middle Road

SA54BB

Parc Fforestfach

SA58JG

Mile End Close

SA20FL

Pen Y Cwm

SA20XR

Gwynedd Avenue

SA58DD

Armine Road

SA54NU

Cynore Road

SA55DT

Badminton Gardens

SA54AN

Carmarthen Road

SA16SG

Eastfield Close

SA54NF

Llwyn Teg

SA58ET

Middle Road

SA54EP

Bruce Road

SA58DG

Heol Y Cwmdu

SA16AJ

Roderick Close

SA55AZ

Cotswold Close

SA55AD

Weig Fach Lane

SA16AG

Lee Court

SA55DG

Latimer Court

SA58DY

Upper Gendros Crescent

SA58JE

Brickyard Road

SA54AX

Llwyn Bedw

SA58EN

Middle Road

SA20FT

Stepney Road

SA58EE

Clos Aderyn Du

SA58AB

Pentregethin Road

SA58BS

Penrhos Place

SA54AA

Carmarthen Road

SA55DZ

Maes Y Parc

SA54LH

Ystrad Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.