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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 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
68
Deprivation level
N/A
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
31.82(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.49(-4%)
Public order
12.49(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(-1%)
Shoplifting
6.98(+9%)
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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £192,250 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
Detached54£270,000
Semi-Detached49£181,000
Terraced47£155,000

10 years median price trend in Llansamlet

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

All postcodes in Llansamlet

SA79FF

Lakeside Technology Park

SA79AX

Tawe Road

SA79AS

Peniel Green Road

SA79JT

Birchgrove Road

SA79TS

Frederick Place

SA68AJ

Llansamlet

SA68QD

Camffrwd Way

SA19RU

Siemens Way

SA79FQ

Phoenix Way

SA70HB

Llys Ael Y Bryn

SA68WD

Siemens Way

SA79PN

Parc Yr Helig Road

SA79HE

Station Road

SA68PP

Upper Fforest Way

SA79UQ

Trallwn Road

SA79SH

Meadow View

SA79XH

Rhyd Y Felin

SA79BW

Peniel Green Road

SA79FA

Greenacre Drive

SA79UL

Tynycae Road

SA79AF

Samlet Road

SA79TF

Cwrt Y Cadno

SA12TA

Siemens Way

SA79LA

Tawe Business Village

SA79EH

Phoenix Way

SA79TT

Frederick Place

SA79EW

Oakland Close

SA68RH

Coronet Way

SA39DD

Siemens Way

SA11PS

Siemens Way

SA79SQ

Old Farm Court

SA79TB

Clos Blaencrymlyn

SA68RA

Benson Way

SA79GB

Ffordd Scott

SA70HF

Erw Werdd

SA68PS

Clase Road

SA70HY

Golwg Y Coed

SA79AN

Peniel Green Road

SA79LH

Heol Dulais

SA70HE

Golwg Y Waun

SA68QQ

St Johns Court

SA79XL

Tegfan

SA79JY

Clos Nant Bran

SA79PY

Llys Hebog

SA39DF

Siemens Way

SA19NY

Siemens Way

SA79GE

Cwrt Emily

SA79HH

Balaclava Road

SA79WL

Trallwn Road

SA19PQ

Llansamlet

SA70ND

Clos Cadno

SA79SR

Greenfield Crescent

SA79TA

Blaen Cwm Road

SA79RP

Glanbran Close

SA79SU

Y Gefnen

SA79PU

Llys Y Bryn

SA79QG

Ffordd Y Mynydd

SA70NX

Clos Yr Onnen

SA68RX

St Davids Industrial Estate

SA79ST

Maes Yr Haf

SA79RZ

Heol Hafdy

SA68RB

Clarion Close

SA11TG

Siemens Way

SA79EY

School Road

SA79GU

Llansamlet

SA79RN

Pantyblawd Road

SA11TF

Siemens Way

SA79HG

Phoenix Way

SA808AF

Llansamlet

SA70ET

Sandringham Park

SA19NL

Siemens Way

SA808AB

Llansamlet

SA79NL

Heol Barcud

SA79DP

Heol Las Close

SA68QX

Valley Way

SA79SA

Troed Y Rhiw

SA68QR

Ashmount Business Park

SA11XD

Llansamlet

SA68QL

Clase Road

SA79QA

Drumau Road

SA79BD

Peniel Green Road

SA68QU

Clarion Close

SA11TP

Siemens Way

SA808AH

Siemens Way

SA68QN

Ferryboat Close

SA79HN

Balaclava Road

SA79QW

Llwyn Crwn Road

SA79BY

Llansamlet

SA79NA

Birchgrove Road

SA55WS

Siemens Way

SA79PE

Rhydycoed

SA19PG

Siemens Way

SA70AQ

Olympus Court

SA79TW

Heol Rhuddos

SA79UF

Clos Glan-Y-Wern

SA70AA

Sandringham Park

SA79PW

Gelli Gardens

SA79PQ

Llys Dwrgi

SA79BH

Peniel Green Road

SA68PL

Ferryboat Close

Data Sources

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