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Llansamlet

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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 10.4% 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
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
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

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £243K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Llansamlet area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £665,000.

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£270,000£253
Semi-Detached51£181,000£231
Terraced45£160,000£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llansamlet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansamlet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£175,000£156,000
2026£251,500£175,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llansamlet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansamlet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£233£203
2026£251£208£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llansamlet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llansamlet in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.