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About

Gowerton is a residential and commercial area situated north of Swansea city centre. The community is positioned at the junction of several key roads, connecting it to other districts. Its landscape is partly defined by the Loughor estuary to the west, which influences the local environment. The area contains a mix of housing, local shops, and schools serving its population.

A notable local landmark is the former Gowerton railway station building, which reflects the area's historical development. The surrounding land includes both built-up streets and more open, marshy ground near the water. Regular bus services provide transport links into Swansea and to nearby villages. The area functions as a local hub for the surrounding residential neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Gowerton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gowerton is £47,372 per year. Gowerton is home to around 6,479 people, with a population density of about 743.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gowerton Population
6,479
Population density
743.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.52(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.33(-51%)
Public order
4.01(-51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-54%)
Other crime
1.7(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,151
94.95%
Other White
79
1.22%
Other Asian
42
0.65%
Chinese
33
0.51%
Pakistani
27
0.42%
Total population: 6,478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,880
34.36%
Level 3 (A level)
911
16.65%
No qualifications
872
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
865
15.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
437
7.99%
Total 16+ residents: 5,472

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,246
44.64%
Owns with a mortgage
937
33.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
337
12.07%
Social rents from council
144
5.16%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.15%
Total households: 2,791

Property prices in Gowerton

Median price£224,999
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £291K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £224,999 (about £243 per square foot) in Gowerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gowerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£308,000£235
Semi-Detached26£225,000£243
Flats1£180,000£299
Terraced19£180,000£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gowerton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowerton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£150,000£109,950
2017£216,500£135,000£111,000
2018£205,000£152,750£100,000
2019£232,250£155,000£121,000
2020£215,000£149,950£125,000
2021£272,000£175,500£138,000
2022£320,500£195,000£151,000
2023£317,500£202,500£155,000
2024£330,000£210,000£160,000
2025£301,500£210,000£160,000
2026£287,000£210,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gowerton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gowerton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£150£145
2017£167£148£177
2018£186£159£139
2019£182£167£153
2020£182£182£155
2021£203£183£169
2022£265£203£208
2023£250£220£216
2024£240£227£230
2025£239£224£201
2026£263£250£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gowerton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gowerton 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.