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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 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
19
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
10.57(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.09(-86%)
Public order
2(-78%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.62(-80%)
Vehicle crime
1.62(-48%)
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

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £271,500 in Dunvant & Killay area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunvant & Killay 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 Dunvant & Killay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£340,000
Flats3£221,000
Semi-Detached62£252,000
Terraced18£223,000

10 years median price trend in Dunvant & Killay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunvant & Killay.

All postcodes in Dunvant & Killay

SA27UT

Dunvant Road

SA27ET

Clos Islwyn

SA27AP

Ridgeway

SA27AX

St Aiden Drive

SA27NX

Gwelfor

SA27RH

Y Gorlan

SA27TB

Walters Row

SA27JJ

Hen Parc Lane

SA27SU

Highland Terrace

SA54RT

Dunvant and Killay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.