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Llansamlet

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About

Llansamlet is a suburban area situated in the northeast of Swansea, bordering the M4 motorway which serves as a major transport link. The locality is characterised by a mix of residential housing estates and industrial zones, with the large Valley Park and Swansea Vale business parks providing significant employment. The landscape includes green spaces like Parc Williams, alongside the course of the River Tawe which flows through the western edge of the area.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and its own railway station on the Heart of Wales line. Historically, the area was shaped by coal mining and copper smelting, with remnants of this industrial past visible in the form of old spoil tips now reclaimed by nature. The nearby Jersey Marine Beach, with its distinctive pebble ridge, is accessible along the river's path towards the Swansea Bay coastline.

Area overview

On average Llansamlet has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llansamlet is £46,378 per year. Llansamlet is home to around 6,997 people, with a population density of about 1,075.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llansamlet Population
6,997
Population density
1,075.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.58(-25%)
Public order
11.15(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-19%)
Shoplifting
7.72(+20%)
Other theft
6.86(+50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,480
92.64%
Other White
238
3.4%
Other Asian
45
0.64%
African
41
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
28
0.4%
Total population: 6,995

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,572
27.93%
No qualifications
1,110
19.72%
Level 3 (A level)
965
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
926
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
490
8.71%
Total 16+ residents: 5,628

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,018
34.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,006
33.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
379
12.68%
Other social rented
258
8.63%
Social rents from council
253
8.47%
Total households: 2,988

Property prices in Llansamlet

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £180,750 in Llansamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llansamlet 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 Llansamlet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached25£175,000
Detached21£252,000
Terraced26£145,750

10 years median price trend in Llansamlet

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.