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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.

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.