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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

SA79PP

Cwrt Isaf

SA79PX

Llys Uchaf

SA70AF

Water Wheel Drive

SA70HP

Ffordd Watkins

SA79NL

Heol Barcud

SA79XZ

Lon Enfys

SA19UJ

Siemens Way

SA68WD

Siemens Way

SA70EE

Sandringham Park

SA70NF

Llys Llwyfen

SA79AE

New Mill Terrace

SA79FU

Phoenix Way

SA79RG

Nantyffin South

SA79SZ

Brynteg

SA68AJ

Llansamlet

SA79AT

Peniel Green Road

SA79GJ

Birchgrove Road

SA79XH

Rhyd Y Felin

SA11WW

Siemens Way

SA79WE

Clos Alaw

SA12TG

Siemens Way

SA70AH

Llansamlet

SA70HA

Coed Fedwen

SA70HF

Erw Werdd

SA79BA

Peniel Green Road

SA79DP

Heol Las Close

SA79FH

Castell Close

SA79LP

Lon Menai

SA79XJ

Maes Lan

SA12TA

Siemens Way

SA15YL

Siemens Way

SA70EA

Sandringham Park

SA70HJ

Carreg Erw

SA79FN

Charter Court

SA79GF

Nant Y Creyr

SA79LQ

Heol Nant Bran

SA79NP

Berkeley Close

SA79NR

Birchgrove Road

SA79QN

Llwyn Crwn Road

SA11TR

Siemens Way

SA18YN

Siemens Way

SA68RF

Clarion Court

SA68RX

St Davids Industrial Estate

SA79GP

Birchgrove Road

SA79SS

Greenfield Close

SA79UF

Clos Glan-Y-Wern

SA70AR

Crucible Park

SA79AL

Samlet Road

SA79GB

Ffordd Scott

SA79GH

Mannesmann Close

SA79SU

Y Gefnen

SA12JN

Siemens Way

SA19PU

Siemens Way

SA79DS

Gwernllwynchwyth Road

SA79PU

Llys Y Bryn

SA79QY

Midland Road

SA79SW

Maes Yr Awel

SA68AH

Waterside Business Park

SA68QR

Ashmount Business Park

SA79BE

Peniel Green Road

SA79DL

Charter Court

SA79EX

Glanllyn Road

SA79JT

Birchgrove Road

SA79PT

Cwrt Y Fedw

SA68PW

Sandringham Park

SA68QL

Clase Road

SA79DX

Heol Las

SA79FG

Llys Felin Newydd

SA79JY

Clos Nant Bran

SA79TP

Blaencoed Road

SA17DE

Llansamlet

SA70AB

Mill Brook Drive

SA70AT

Mill Stream Way

SA70NX

Clos Yr Onnen

SA79AP

Peniel Green Road

SA79AR

Peniel Green Road

SA79ES

Birchgrove Road

SA79HQ

Garth Road

SA79LE

Heol Cledwyn

SA79QW

Llwyn Crwn Road

SA79TT

Frederick Place

SA17ER

Clarke Way

SA19QY

Siemens Way

SA68QZ

Clarion Close

SA79WA

Clos Celyn

SA79EY

School Road

SA79NA

Birchgrove Road

SA79WL

Trallwn Road

SA808AB

Llansamlet

SA12TE

Siemens Way

SA12TJ

Siemens Way

SA68RB

Clarion Close

SA79AX

Tawe Road

SA79LU

Heol Dulais

SA79PN

Parc Yr Helig Road

SA79QT

Stadwen Road

SA68RS

Clos Llyn Cwm

SA70NB

Ffordd Y Wiwer

SA79JS

Birchgrove Road

SA79RE

Clos Cwningen

Data Sources

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