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About

Fairwood ward lies in the northwestern part of the city, characterised by residential suburbs and proximity to rural landscapes. The area is primarily composed of housing estates and detached homes, with local amenities centred around Gower College Swansea's Tycoch campus. It functions mainly as a commuter area for the wider city.

The ward is defined by its position bordering the Gower Peninsula, with Fairwood Common and its airstrip providing a distinct open space. This creates a noticeable transition from urban to more open countryside. The University Hospital of Wales' Morriston site is a significant local employer, anchoring the area's eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Fairwood has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairwood is £52,210 per year. Fairwood is home to around 2,775 people, with a population density of about 203.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairwood Population
2,775
Population density
203.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.58(-51%)
Burglary
2.88(+23%)
Public order
2.88(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.16(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.16(-83%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,611
94.16%
Other White
39
1.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.87%
Other Asian
21
0.76%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.61%
Total population: 2,773

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,026
44.15%
Level 3 (A level)
361
15.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
313
13.47%
No qualifications
301
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
163
7.01%
Total 16+ residents: 2,324

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
574
49.61%
Owns with a mortgage
379
32.76%
Social rents from council
113
9.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
4.84%
Other forms of private rent
26
2.25%
Total households: 1,157

Property prices in Fairwood

Median price£307,500
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)28
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £437K

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 (about £266 per square foot) in Fairwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£435,000£259
Semi-Detached11£273,000£308
Flats1£92,000£—
Terraced3£90,000£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,500£250,250£91,500
2017£332,500£175,500£195,000
2018£280,000£185,250£155,000
2019£380,000£182,250£109,000
2020£385,000£201,250£242,500
2021£400,000£262,000£185,000
2022£535,000£247,475
2023£471,000£255,000£240,000
2024£445,000£340,000£320,000
2025£517,500£270,000£92,500
2026£356,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£216£108
2017£199£161£202
2018£210£199£157
2019£220£211£145
2020£272£234£188
2021£263£212£235
2022£283£245
2023£313£265£248
2024£296£299£248
2025£278£306£110
2026£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Fairwood

Is Fairwood safe?

Fairwood records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fairwood?

The median sale price in Fairwood is £307,500 (about £266 per square foot) based on 28 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Fairwood?

Fairwood scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fairwood sits around rank 1,632 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 Fairwood?

The average household income in Fairwood is around £52,210 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Fairwood?

Fairwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Beth Rowe (Liberal Democrats).

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.