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Gowerton

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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
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
19.81(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.48(-43%)
Public order
4.65(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.45(-39%)
Other theft
1.62(-65%)
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

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £295K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £241 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
Detached15£308,000£249
Semi-Detached22£232,500£243
Terraced14£180,000£201

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£222,500£150,000£109,950
2017£228,500£138,750£112,000
2018£215,000£163,000£101,500
2019£260,000£156,500£113,500
2020£215,000£157,250£125,000
2021£275,000£185,000£132,500
2022£322,750£222,500£152,000
2023£320,000£215,500£153,750
2024£330,000£221,250£165,000
2025£325,000£220,000£160,000
2026£287,000£270,000£180,000
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£197£158£145
2017£183£146£179
2018£186£157£137
2019£188£163£167
2020£196£172£161
2021£218£186£164
2022£284£218£208
2023£250£223£224
2024£243£227£237
2025£263£224£201
2026£263£285£284
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.

All postcodes in Gowerton

SA43FB

Redwood Court

SA43GT

Clos Y Porthmon

SA43EN

Mount Pleasant

SA43RB

Penclawdd Road

SA43FW

Clos Gwernen

SA43GH

Clos Helyg

SA43GG

Clos Leighton Davies

SA43BG

Nevills Close

SA43QP

Pont Y Cob Road

SA43AY

Brookside

SA43AQ

Gorwydd Road

SA43GR

Llys Y Farchnad

SA43AX

Woodview

SA43BP

Gowerton

SA43BY

Cae Grawn

SA43DW

Cecil Road

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.