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About

Llansamlet is a ward situated in the northeast of Swansea, bordering the M4 motorway which serves as a major transport artery. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing and significant industrial and commercial estates. The River Tawe flows along its western edge, historically important for local industry. Large retail parks and distribution centres are prominent features of its landscape, contributing to its economic function within the wider city.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and recreational grounds. The area includes the village of Birchgrove to the north. A notable local landmark is the Morfa Athletics Stadium, a dedicated facility for track and field events. The ward's geography incorporates areas of green space alongside its developed zones, with parts of the Lower Swansea Valley trail network accessible for walking and cycling.

Area overview

On average Llansamlet has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llansamlet is £46,365 per year. Llansamlet is home to around 14,896 people, with a population density of about 918.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llansamlet Population
14,896
Population density
918.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.5(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.96(-4%)
Public order
11.61(+30%)
Shoplifting
8.79(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.26(+2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,839
92.9%
Other White
367
2.46%
Irish
104
0.7%
Other Asian
80
0.54%
African
76
0.51%
Total population: 14,896

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,607
30.27%
Level 3 (A level)
2,136
17.92%
No qualifications
2,087
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,960
16.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,022
8.58%
Total 16+ residents: 11,918

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,334
37.4%
Owns outright
2,053
32.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
772
12.37%
Social rents from council
478
7.66%
Other social rented
460
7.37%
Total households: 6,241

Property prices in Llansamlet

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 in Llansamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £665,000.

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
Detached58£270,000
Semi-Detached51£190,000
Terraced45£157,000

10 years median price trend in Llansamlet

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

All postcodes in Llansamlet

SA79EG

Phoenix Way

SA79DW

Felin Fran

SA79SP

Maes Meillion

SA79FT

Siemens Way

SA68BX

Llansamlet

SA68RN

Minster Close

SA70NJ

Cwrt Y Fedwen

SA79TG

Clos Derwen

SA12YS

Siemens Way

SA19RU

Siemens Way

SA79GE

Cwrt Emily

SA79PG

Heol Broch

SA79UY

Lon Heddwch

SA79WB

Ffordd Briallu

SA11TE

Llansamlet

SA68RH

Coronet Way

SA70AP

Moorhen Close

SA70AQ

Olympus Court

SA79AF

Samlet Road

SA79DY

Smiths Road

SA79FB

Lion Way

SA79JJ

Clos Y Chwarel

SA79SF

Lon Tyrhaul

SA79UQ

Trallwn Road

SA70NT

Heol Y Celyn

SA79ER

Birchgrove Road

SA79SY

Lon Brynawel

SA79XB

Pen Y Fan

SA808AH

Siemens Way

SA19PX

Siemens Way

SA19RA

Siemens Way

SA79EH

Phoenix Way

SA79FS

Charter Court

SA79RB

Heol Gwanwyn

SA79XX

Heol Elfed

SA19NL

Siemens Way

SA70HE

Golwg Y Waun

SA79HA

Nicholas Road

SA79TA

Blaen Cwm Road

SA79XN

Delfan

SA68PS

Clase Road

SA70NA

Clos Yr Hesg

SA79HL

Balaclava Road

SA79NB

Birchgrove Road

SA79RL

Church Road

SA68RJ

Gilsea Park

SA70AN

Upper Fforest Way

SA70AU

Llansamlet

SA70HB

Llys Ael Y Bryn

SA79PQ

Llys Dwrgi

SA79SB

Summer Place

SA79XA

Trallwn Road

SA39DF

Siemens Way

SA79BJ

Peniel Green Road

SA79HE

Station Road

SA79PB

Danycoed Road

SA79QU

Midland Place

SA79XQ

Lon Enfys

SA70EP

Sandringham Park

SA79NT

Emily Fields

SA79WS

Ffordd Melyn Mair

SA68QQ

St Johns Court

SA79JL

Llansamlet

SA68QN

Ferryboat Close

SA808AD

Llansamlet

SA79BH

Peniel Green Road

SA79BN

Llansamlet

SA79EJ

Birchgrove Road

SA79GD

Ffordd Scott

SA79JN

Llansamlet

SA79SR

Greenfield Crescent

SA79TD

Maes Y Dderwen

SA19GD

Siemens Way

SA54YG

Siemens Way

SA68PL

Ferryboat Close

SA68PZ

Cambrian Court

SA79GN

Birchgrove Road

SA79LF

Heol Bedwas

SA79AN

Peniel Green Road

SA79LY

Heol Cae Rhosyn

SA79RA

Ffordd Tollborth

SA808AF

Llansamlet

SA19WN

Llansamlet

SA68RP

Alberto Road

SA79EQ

Phoenix Way

SA79LA

Tawe Business Village

SA79NH

Heol Ysgyfarnog

SA14YA

Siemens Way

SA39DD

Siemens Way

SA79DA

Peniel Green Road

SA79PY

Llys Hebog

SA79RD

Nantyffin Road

SA79TU

Clos Yr Ysgol

SA19DU

Siemens Way

SA68QG

Dyffryn Close

SA70NG

Cedar Court

SA70NH

Sycamore Avenue

SA79BU

Peniel Green Road

SA79QD

Drumau Road

SA79UL

Tynycae Road

Data Sources

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