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About

Cwmbwrla is a residential ward situated north of Swansea city centre, bordering the River Tawe to the east. The area is primarily composed of terraced housing, with local amenities concentrated along Carmarthen Road. Its layout is functional, serving the daily needs of its community with shops, schools, and green spaces like Cwmbwrla Park providing recreational areas. The ward's proximity to the river and the city's main road networks defines its practical character.

The ward contains a notable historical landmark in the form of the former Morriston Orpheus Choir Hall, reflecting the area's industrial and cultural past. Housing varies from traditional terraces to more modern developments, particularly in its northern sections. Public transport links connect residents to the wider Swansea area efficiently. The local environment is shaped by its position on the urban slope rising from the Tawe valley floor.

Area overview

On average Cwmbwrla has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cwmbwrla is £41,256 per year. Cwmbwrla is home to around 7,526 people, with a population density of about 5,058.1 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cwmbwrla Population
7,526
Population density
5,058.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.29(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.71(+5%)
Public order
7.57(-8%)
Shoplifting
7.44(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.38(-51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,873
91.3%
Other White
185
2.46%
Other
67
0.89%
Other Asian
61
0.81%
Chinese
57
0.76%
Total population: 7,528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,472
23.72%
No qualifications
1,460
23.53%
Level 3 (A level)
1,041
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
607
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 6,206

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,219
35.7%
Owns with a mortgage
994
29.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
662
19.39%
Other social rented
229
6.71%
Social rents from council
198
5.8%
Total households: 3,415

Property prices in Cwmbwrla

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£153
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£125K – £176K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Cwmbwrla area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwmbwrla over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£218,250£149
Detached3£195,000£236
Terraced83£143,000£152
Flats1£75,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwmbwrla

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,500£105,000£89,500
2017£110,000£125,000£94,000
2018£163,000£118,000£96,250
2019£143,750£105,000£100,000
2020£205,000£131,748£115,000
2021£142,500£144,950£118,000
2022£185,000£145,000£132,500
2023£160,000£140,000£127,500
2024£201,000£167,500£140,000
2025£236,250£179,995£140,000
2026£170,000£154,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£129£91
2017£126£158£101
2018£134£132£100
2019£120£108£103
2020£153£143£121
2021£120£159£125
2022£240£154£142
2023£188£163£136
2024£206£188£149
2025£201£156£143
2026£236£174£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwmbwrla.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cwmbwrla

Is Cwmbwrla safe?

Cwmbwrla records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cwmbwrla?

The median sale price in Cwmbwrla is £150,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cwmbwrla?

Cwmbwrla scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cwmbwrla sits around rank 709 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 Cwmbwrla?

The average household income in Cwmbwrla is around £41,256 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cwmbwrla?

Cwmbwrla is represented by 3 elected councillors: Christopher Ashleigh Holley (Liberal Democrats), Lewis Graham Thomas (Liberal Democrats) and Peter Malcolm Black (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Cwmbwrla

SA58NY

Cae Rowland Street

SA58LP

Carmarthen Road

SA59JL

Eaton Road

SA59LA

Bohun Street

SA58HF

Beattie Street

SA59NB

Robert Street

SA58HQ

Middle Road

SA58PE

Richard Street

SA59JT

Pegler Street

SA58QJ

Cecil Street

SA59LW

Freeman Street

SA59JY

Clare Street

SA58PJ

Manselton Road

SA59PL

Walters Street

SA58AY

Pentregethin Road

SA57HA

Penlan Fach

SA58HE

Middle Road

SA58DZ

Upper Gendros Crescent

SA59NH

Robert Street

SA59PJ

Zouch Street

SA58PT

Graig Terrace

SA59JN

Newtown

SA59HR

Bryn Street

SA59PG

Clare Street

SA58QQ

Brondeg Crescent

SA58EU

Vicarage Lane

SA58AW

Pentregethin Road

SA59NJ

Compass Street

SA59NQ

Verig Street

SA59PN

Manor Road

SA58BH

Maesglas Road

SA59PD

Manor Road

SA59NP

Iorwerth Street

SA59NG

Llys Y Felin

SA58PQ

Manselton Road

SA58BD

Stepney Street

SA59LR

Llangyfelach Road

SA59PW

Manor Road

SA59JD

Pleasant Row

SA58HD

Gwylym Street

SA58PG

Manselton Road

SA58PR

St Johns Road

SA58PD

Approach Road

SA59PE

Monterey Street

SA59JF

Ewart Place

SA58PP

St Johns Road

SA59LT

Bohun Street

SA59PH

Kildare Street

SA58EY

Middle Road

SA58QF

Elgin Street

SA59JP

Cwmbwrla

SA59LS

Cross Street

SA58BE

Fern Street

SA58LL

Carmarthen Road

SA59JZ

Millwood Street

SA59HP

Bryn Street

SA58PN

Manselton Road

SA58BB

Lynn Street

SA59JS

Frederick Street

SA59PA

Manor Road

SA58QP

Cecil Street

SA58AP

Maesglas Road

SA58LW

Carmarthen Road

SA59HW

Miles Road

SA59NY

Courtney Street

SA59HN

Hopkin Street

SA58LF

Carmarthen Road

SA58PY

Brondeg

SA58LT

Heol-Y-Gors

SA59NN

Major Street

SA58HB

Alice Street

SA58AH

Pentregethin Road

SA58NX

David Street

SA58BA

Pentregethin Road

SA59LH

Llangyfelach Road

SA58QE

Elgin Street

SA58PH

Manselton Road

SA58PZ

Brondeg

SA58QB

Brondeg Crescent

SA58BQ

Fern Street

SA58BN

Gerddi Alexander

SA59JU

Eaton Road

SA58AU

Pentregethin Road

SA58LA

Carmarthen Road

SA59HS

Penfilia Road

SA58LN

Carmarthen Road

SA58NL

Approach Road

SA58NS

Caebricks Road

SA58BG

Fern Street

SA59NF

Cwrt Bethel

SA58PX

Pwll Y Domen Road

SA59JG

Sydney Street

SA58QL

Cecil Street

SA58AL

Llwyncethin Road

SA58QA

Brondeg Crescent

SA59NA

Robert Street

SA59NE

Robert Street

SA58HA

Phyllis Street

SA59NL

Phillip Street

SA58QH

Cecil Street

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.