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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

SA79WG

Clos Ysgallen

SA19NY

Siemens Way

SA79BW

Peniel Green Road

SA79FD

Fendrod Way

SA79PD

Glanbran Road

SA11AA

Siemens Way

SA11XH

Siemens Way

SA19QQ

Siemens Way

SA70NE

Maes Y Deri

SA79EA

Birchgrove Road

SA79EP

Birchgrove Road

SA79LT

Heol Dulais

SA79WH

Cwrt Hocys

SA11TP

Siemens Way

SA65BS

Garth Road

SA68RA

Benson Way

SA70HG

Herbert Thomas Way

SA70NU

Coed Ceirios

SA79DU

New Road

SA79GA

Cwrt Olwyn Ddwr

SA79TE

Llwyn Brwydrau

SA79TH

Clos Y Fran

SA79UZ

Heol Dal Y Coppa

SA79LW

Heol Dulais

SA79QA

Drumau Road

SA79TW

Heol Rhuddos

SA79UG

Trallwn Road

SA808AG

Llansamlet

SA19UQ

Llansamlet

SA68QF

Kemys Way

SA70HH

Herbert Thomas Way

SA79AY

Peniel Green Road

SA79NQ

Cwrt Coed Saeson

SA79SN

Maes Briallu

SA12YG

Siemens Way

SA68DP

Llansamlet

SA68PN

Ferryboat Close

SA68QE

Melrose Close

SA79BG

Peniel Green Road

SA79LR

Lon Ogwen

SA79PA

Cefn Saeson Road

SA79QH

Lon Carreg Bica

SA79QL

Bethel Road

SA79SH

Meadow View

SA79YT

Siemens Way

SA17DA

Viking Way

SA79AH

Mannesmann Close

SA79AS

Peniel Green Road

SA79NW

Heol Brithdir

SA79PJ

Trewen Road

SA79SJ

Lon Brynawel

SA79TR

Eileen Road

SA808AE

Llansamlet

SA79BD

Peniel Green Road

SA79NE

Llys Gwenci

SA79SL

Greenfield Crescent

SA79XG

Rhyd Y Glyn

SA19PA

Llansamlet

SA19PB

Llansamlet

SA68RR

Christopher Court

SA79AQ

Samlet Road

SA79FJ

Atlantic Close

SA79QE

Rhiwderyn

SA68QU

Clarion Close

SA79TB

Clos Blaencrymlyn

SA79TN

Heol Eifion Wyn

SA79DG

Bran Close

SA79NF

Heol Y Cyw

SA79QZ

Ffordd Gwyn

SA79UT

Trallwn Place

SA70AL

Walters Road

SA70HD

Ger Y Nant

SA79BZ

Peniel Green Road

SA79GL

Maes Yr Helyg

SA79GR

Ffordd-Y-Bryn

SA79QP

Bethel Road

SA70HY

Golwg Y Coed

SA79AD

Samlet Road

SA79LS

Heol Nant Bran

SA79NN

Birchgrove Road

SA79PS

Llys Y Waun

SA79QR

Station Road

SA79WD

Cwrt Rhosyn

SA79AU

Peniel Green Road

SA79EU

Lucas Road

SA79HH

Balaclava Road

SA79JR

Birchgrove Road

SA79LX

Heol Dulais

SA79QB

Greys Terrace

SA79QJ

Bronwydd

SA79RW

Walters Road

SA79SA

Troed Y Rhiw

SA79ST

Maes Yr Haf

SA79TX

Frederick Place

SA39BJ

Siemens Way

SA68QA

Cynon Close

SA70ES

Sandringham Park

SA79AJ

Greenfield Terrace

SA79FF

Lakeside Technology Park

SA79GQ

Birchgrove Road

Data Sources

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