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About

Gower ward covers a large rural area on the Gower Peninsula, extending from the village of Bishopston in the east to its western tip. The landscape is dominated by farmland, coastal cliffs, and several notable beaches, including Three Cliffs Bay. The community is dispersed across villages like Parkmill and Penmaen, with a focus on agriculture and tourism.

The area contains a significant portion of the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, protecting its limestone geology and habitats. The ward is historically important, containing sites like Parc le Breos Neolithic burial chamber. Local life often centres around the coastal paths and the common land used for grazing.

Area overview

On average Gower has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gower is £55,251 per year. The median sale price in Gower is £475,000 (around £317 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £363,750 and £562,500. Gower is home to around 2,931 people, with a population density of about 31.3 per km².

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Gower Population

2,931

Population density

31.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

17.06(-50%)

Public order

7.85(-5%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.51(-42%)

Criminal damage and arson

5.12(-30%)

Vehicle crime

3.41(+19%)

Wales average

Demographics

British

2,825

96.38%

Other White

1.64%

Irish

0.65%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.44%

Indian

0.2%

Total population: 2,931

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,198

47.28%

Level 3 (A level)

363

14.33%

No qualifications

344

13.58%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

311

12.27%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

154

6.08%

Total 16+ residents: 2,534

Housing

Owns outright

736

59.79%

Owns with a mortgage

303

24.61%

Private landlord or letting agency

5.61%

Other forms of private rent

3.49%

Social rents from council

3.41%

Total households: 1,231

Property prices in Gower

Median price: £475,000

Price per sq ft: £317

Sales (last 12 months): 31

Typical range (middle 50%): £364K – £563K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £317 per square foot) in Gower area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gower over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	27	£500,000	£374	£314,500	£404,250	£582,500	£817,000
Terraced	3	£315,000	£305	£207,000	£255,000	£370,000	£414,000
Semi-Detached	1	£70,000	£145	£70,000	£70,000	£70,000	£70,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gower.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached
2016	£367,000	£312,000
2017	£375,000	£266,000
2018	£385,000	£455,000
2019	£388,750	£205,000
2020	£425,000	£320,000
2021	£525,000	£240,500
2022	£515,000	£147,500
2023	£562,000	£122,500
2024	£562,500	£104,346
2025	£491,250	£70,000
2026	£485,000	—

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gower.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached
2016	£281	£260
2017	£235	£189
2018	£261	£228
2019	£251	£206
2020	£285	£231
2021	£292	£184
2022	£372	£236
2023	£377	£286
2024	£340	£135
2025	£304	£145
2026	£430	—

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Local government

Elected councillors for Gower ward.

Local councillors

Richard Lewis

Gower - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

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Crime

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Demographics

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Gower

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gower

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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