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Dunvant & Killay

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About

Dunvant and Killay are residential districts situated to the northwest of Swansea city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from semi-detached homes to larger properties, with local shopping parades serving the community. The nearby Gower Road provides a main transport route, while the presence of Swansea University’s Hendrefoilan Student Village influences the local population.

The landscape is shaped by its position near the Clyne Valley, which offers wooded walking paths and green space. The area is served by several primary schools and has a distinct local history tied to its former mining and agricultural past, with some older stone buildings reflecting this heritage.

Area overview

On average Dunvant & Killay has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunvant & Killay is £54,140 per year. Dunvant & Killay is home to around 10,502 people, with a population density of about 964.3 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunvant & Killay Population
10,502
Population density
964.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.24(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.38(-68%)
Public order
2.19(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
2(-85%)
Vehicle crime
1.9(-34%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,550
90.92%
Other White
203
1.93%
Other Asian
117
1.11%
Arab
77
0.73%
Chinese
69
0.66%
Total population: 10,504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,356
37.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,862
20.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,231
13.77%
No qualifications
1,066
11.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,204
49.81%
Owns with a mortgage
1,477
33.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
362
8.18%
Other social rented
193
4.36%
Other forms of private rent
100
2.26%
Total households: 4,425

Property prices in Dunvant & Killay

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£269
Sales (last 12 months)118
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £355K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £269 per square foot) in Dunvant & Killay area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunvant & Killay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached46£362,500£291
Semi-Detached59£256,000£268
Flats1£238,000£307
Terraced12£209,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunvant & Killay

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunvant & Killay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£155,000£126,500
2017£250,000£120,000£160,000£156,000
2018£267,000£130,000£160,000£141,500
2019£245,000£190,000£171,000£145,000
2020£255,000£164,500£175,000£132,500
2021£280,000£162,475£200,500£172,500
2022£339,975£165,000£215,000£185,000
2023£315,000£138,125£225,000£239,750
2024£330,000£209,750£237,500£215,000
2025£375,000£216,500£250,625£229,000
2026£322,500£222,500£194,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunvant & Killay.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunvant & Killay.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£172£164
2017£216£196£177£181
2018£228£212£183£171
2019£224£249£204£192
2020£230£208£202£202
2021£249£172£224£220
2022£283£207£249£250
2023£301£217£258£271
2024£276£273£253£245
2025£297£273£269£260
2026£302£246£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunvant & Killay.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunvant & Killay 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.