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About

Gowerton ward lies to the northwest of Swansea city centre, situated at the point where the River Loughor begins to widen into its estuary. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from different periods, and serves as a local hub for the surrounding communities. Its position is defined by key transport routes, including the main railway line to Carmarthen, which historically shaped its development as a distinct settlement separate from Swansea itself.

The landscape is characterised by the tidal marshes and mudflats of the Loughor estuary to the north, providing a distinct, open aspect. Gowerton is known for its annual rugby sevens tournament, a significant local sporting event. The ward's community facilities and local shops are centred along the main roads, with the area functioning as a practical gateway between urban Swansea and the more rural Gower Peninsula.

Area overview

On average Gowerton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.9% 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 4,946 people, with a population density of about 647.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gowerton Population
4,946
Population density
647.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.85(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.68(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.07(-25%)
Public order
5.05(-43%)
Other theft
2.43(-52%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,698
95.04%
Other White
49
0.99%
Chinese
31
0.63%
Other Asian
26
0.53%
Pakistani
24
0.49%
Total population: 4,943

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,487
35.99%
Level 3 (A level)
710
17.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
15.49%
No qualifications
615
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
325
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,132

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
846
39.85%
Owns with a mortgage
749
35.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
283
13.33%
Social rents from council
143
6.74%
Other social rented
48
2.26%
Total households: 2,123

Property prices in Gowerton

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £228,500 in Gowerton area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £624,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gowerton 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 Gowerton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£330,000
Semi-Detached26£220,000
Terraced14£165,000

10 years median price trend in Gowerton

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

All postcodes in Gowerton

SA43EU

Gurnos Road

SA43QU

Cefn Stylle Road

SA43AD

Baytree Court

SA43DJ

Oakwood Drive

SA43ER

Shaw Street

SA43HL

Gowerton

SA43AS

Bryn Close

SA43HD

Roper Wright Close

SA43EX

Glan Morfa

SA43DA

Cecil Road

SA43NF

Nant Gors-Fawr

SA43AA

Victoria Road

SA43AW

Gorwydd Road

SA43BN

Sterry Road

SA43HF

Clos Y Gweydd

SA43EB

Lon Sutcliffe Lane

SA43GT

Clos Y Porthmon

SA43HA

The Mount

SA43BY

Cae Grawn

SA43DG

Park Road

SA43AU

Bishwell Road

SA43EF

Ffos Felen

SA43HH

Cae Mansel Road

SA43AT

Bishwell Road

SA43BX

Heol Y Gog

SA43ED

Mill Street

SA43EW

Mount Pleasant

SA43NE

Nant Gors-Fawr

SA43AX

Woodview

SA43GY

Clos Bevan

SA43GR

Llys Y Farchnad

SA43AE

Fairwood Terrace

SA43AY

Brookside

SA43DS

Clos Healy

SA43HE

William Bowen Close

SA43BZ

Bryneithin

SA43GG

Clos Leighton Davies

SA43BS

Sterry Road

SA43AF

Millwell Villas

SA43GU

Clos Tregwyr

SA43HJ

Cae Mansel Road

SA43HN

Cae Mansel Road

SA43QS

Cefn Stylle Road

SA43AJ

Station Road

SA43AG

Gorwydd Road

SA43AR

Cedar Close

SA43DP

Woodlands

SA43DQ

Parkwood

SA43GN

Heol Y Gwartheg

SA43GE

Ffordd Beck

SA43AH

Lliw Valley Close

SA43DR

Springfield Close

SA43EN

Mount Pleasant

SA43EQ

Llys Elba

SA43ET

Uplands

SA43FW

Clos Gwernen

SA43HG

Ffordd Alltwen

SA43BB

Springbourne Close

SA43DU

Clos Marina

SA43DZ

Gower Rise

SA43EZ

Brynymor Road

SA43HQ

Clwyd Wen

SA43QL

Lon Y Cob

SA43RB

Penclawdd Road

SA43DB

Talbot Street

SA43EY

Brynymor Road

SA43BT

Hill Street

SA43EJ

Mount Street

SA43DX

Llys Baldwin

SA43EL

Mount Street

SA43FR

Alder Way

SA43HP

Caemansel Lane

SA43EH

Pen Y Dre

SA43GF

Clos Tygwyn

SA43QX

Cefn Stylle Road

SA27XE

Cecil Road

SA43BL

Tygwyn Place

SA43DD

Talbot Street

SA43HW

Cae Mansel Lane

SA43JA

Yr Hen Gorlan

SA43BG

Nevills Close

SA43EA

Church Street

SA43FB

Redwood Court

SA43GH

Clos Helyg

SA43HS

Gowerton

SA43DH

Talbot Green

SA43AZ

Ravensfield

SA43FY

Clos Afon Llan

SA43EP

Park Road

SA43EG

Clos Morgan Owen

SA43DL

Cecil Road

SA43EE

Elba Street

SA43QP

Pont Y Cob Road

SA43AN

Gorwydd Road

SA43AQ

Gorwydd Road

SA43BA

Willowbank

SA43DY

Talbot Green

SA43GS

Tir Y Farchnad

SA43BW

Sterry Road

SA43GQ

Ffordd Butler

Data Sources

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