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About

Llwchwr ward lies in the northernmost part of the Swansea council area, bordering Carmarthenshire. The area encompasses the community of Gowerton and the village of Waunarlwydd, situated near the tidal estuary of the River Loughor. The landscape is characterised by flat, low-lying marshland and reclaimed land, with views across the Loughor estuary to North Gower. The ward is primarily residential, with local commercial centres serving the community.

Transport connections are a defining aspect, with the main railway line to West Wales passing through Gowerton station. The ward is also traversed by key roads including the A484. The surrounding wetlands and saltmarshes provide habitat for birdlife, with the estuary itself shaping the local environment and history. The area has historical links to the tinplate industry.

Area overview

On average Llwchwr has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llwchwr is £48,203 per year. Llwchwr is home to around 9,252 people, with a population density of about 1,251.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llwchwr Population
9,252
Population density
1,251.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.46(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.11(-44%)
Public order
6.59(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-30%)
Other theft
2.27(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,943
96.67%
Other White
98
1.06%
Irish
29
0.31%
Bangladeshi
23
0.25%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.24%
Total population: 9,251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,494
32.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,425
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,206
15.88%
No qualifications
1,177
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
632
8.32%
Total 16+ residents: 7,593

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,743
43.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,449
35.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
349
8.62%
Social rents from council
307
7.58%
Other social rented
109
2.69%
Total households: 4,051

Property prices in Llwchwr

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Llwchwr area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £556,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Llwchwr 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 Llwchwr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£322,500
Flats1£136,000
Semi-Detached48£201,500
Terraced14£156,250

10 years median price trend in Llwchwr

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

All postcodes in Llwchwr

SA44HL

Llwchwr

SA46QG

Penlan Road

SA46GG

Vaughan Place

SA44LG

Swansea Road

SA46ST

Brynvernel

SA46TE

Gwynfe Road

SA46UA

Culfor Road

SA46RG

Tircoed Cottages

SA44HE

Swansea Road

SA44LN

Swansea Road

SA46AF

De Villiers Drive

SA46PX

Hillcrest

SA46QS

Glebe Road

SA54NW

Morris Terrace

SA46BG

Charles Court

SA46RD

Belgrave Road

SA46SJ

Glebe Road

SA46UF

Clos Rhandir

SA46UJ

Cae Castell

SA43AB

Victoria Road

SA44PT

Penmynydd

SA46AH

Rhodfar Bedw

SA46PN

Pengry Road

SA44AL

Maes Maddock

SA46PR

Bryn Road

SA46RP

Borough Road

SA46UR

Ferndale Drive

SA44HD

Stafford Common

SA44HF

Swansea Road

SA46RQ

Kilby Court

SA44AN

Libanus Road

SA46TY

Culfor Road

SA46TD

Brynymor Road

SA46UE

Beili Glas

SA46SS

Whitley Road

SA46SN

Heol Maes Y Cerrig

SA46PT

Valley View

SA44AQ

West Street

SA46AU

Loughor Road

SA46BE

Heathfield

SA46JU

Rectory Close

SA46RL

Plas Croeso

SA46TB

The Croft

SA46JS

Westland Close

SA46PA

Ffordd Cae Duke

SA46AD

Beauchamp Walk

SA46GJ

Taliesin Place

SA46TA

Bwlch Road

SA44AY

Foxgrove

SA44HJ

Llwchwr

SA44HW

Llys Aneirin

SA46PG

Bryn Road

SA46RX

Penycae Lane

SA44AS

Swansea Road

SA46AJ

Golwg Y Foryd

SA46AZ

Loughor Road

SA46PD

William Dennis Avenue

SA46SQ

Brynllwchwr Road

SA46TF

Banfield Terrace

SA44LD

Hospital Road

SA54NT

Llewitha Terrace

SA46AA

Maes De Braose

SA46QE

North Road

SA46RZ

Borough Road

SA46JX

St Davids Close

SA46SA

Glanymor Road

SA46SL

Glebe Road

SA46TZ

Culfor Road

SA46HZ

Maesglas

SA46RE

Belgrave Road

SA44AP

Queens Avenue

SA46QL

Versil Terrace

SA46QF

North Road

SA46RA

Loughor Road

SA46UG

Heol Y Llan

SA46UH

Clare Court

SA44AZ

North Cottage Drive

SA44EA

Clos Y Maerdy

SA44HA

Thomson Court

SA44HZ

Cwm Y Lladron

SA46HT

Marlborough Road

SA44EY

St Pauls Terrace

SA46RN

Maes Y Coed

SA46HX

Glyn Rhosyn

SA46TS

Castle Street

SA46TX

Bwrw Road

SA54NP

Swansea Road

SA46SG

Brynllwchwr Road

SA44BJ

Clos Bryngwyn

SA44HN

Ffordd Talfan

SA44PA

Penrhos

SA46RJ

Llwyn Derw

SA46TT

Ferry Road

SA46PU

Penuel Close

SA46SX

Llys Y Brenin

SA46TP

Dock Street

SA46BA

Dyffryn Road

SA46QB

Heol Cae Tynewydd

SA46QQ

Richmond Road

SA46AW

Crud Yr Awel

Data Sources

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