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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llansamlet is £46,558 per year. The median sale price in Llansamlet is £200,000 (around £233 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £159,500 and £250,500. 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Llansamlet Population

14,896

Population density

918.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

13,839

92.9%

Other White

367

2.46%

Irish

104

0.7%

Other Asian

0.54%

African

0.51%

Total population: 14,896

Economics

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

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

Median price: £200,000

Price per sq ft: £233

Sales (last 12 months): 140

Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £251K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Llansamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £56,500 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llansamlet over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	49	£275,000	£260	£192,600	£235,000	£323,500	£422,400
Semi-Detached	54	£180,500	£223	£97,550	£155,750	£203,750	£251,768
Terraced	37	£155,000	£223	£103,400	£127,500	£188,000	£226,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llansamlet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansamlet.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£177,500	£139,995	£93,498
2017	£178,000	£121,500	£96,000
2018	£187,000	£132,000	£113,500
2019	£195,000	£135,000	£110,000
2020	£215,000	£135,000	£117,000
2021	£235,000	£157,025	£128,000
2022	£260,000	£171,000	£136,250
2023	£250,000	£176,250	£140,000
2024	£265,000	£175,000	£149,995
2025	£269,000	£177,500	£157,000
2026	£252,500	£183,500	£151,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansamlet.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£171	£157	£135
2017	£164	£146	£133
2018	£166	£153	£136
2019	£173	£158	£148
2020	£183	£163	£139
2021	£208	£179	£170
2022	£232	£211	£179
2023	£242	£207	£203
2024	£242	£215	£200
2025	£253	£231	£207
2026	£255	£216	£225

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Local government

Elected councillors for Llansamlet ward.

Local councillors

Alyson Pugh

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Christopher Ryland Doyle

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Matthew Jones

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Penny Matthews

Llansamlet - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Llansamlet

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llansamlet

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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