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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 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
32
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
17.66(-52%)
Public order
3.96(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.24(-78%)
Vehicle crime
2.88(-8%)
Burglary
2.52(-6%)
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

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Fairwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairwood 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 Fairwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£480,000
Semi-Detached15£273,000
Terraced4£143,750

10 years median price trend in Fairwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwood.

Data Sources

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