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About

Mayals is a residential ward situated on the western edge of Swansea, overlooking the expanse of Swansea Bay. The area is primarily characterised by detached and semi-detached housing, with quiet, leafy streets that climb away from the main coastal road. Its elevated position provides many homes with clear, open views across the water towards Mumbles Head and the Bristol Channel. The neighbourhood maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere distinct from the busier urban centres.

The local landscape includes the green space of Clyne Valley Country Park, which offers wooded trails and follows the route of a former railway line. Mayals Road serves as the central thoroughfare, hosting a few local shops and services for the community. A notable local landmark is the distinctive red brick clock tower of the former Mayals Primary School, a prominent feature in the streetscape. The ward is bordered by the grounds of Clyne Gardens, known for its extensive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas.

Area overview

On average Mayals has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mayals is £58,461 per year. Mayals is home to around 2,566 people, with a population density of about 568.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mayals Population
2,566
Population density
568.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.91(-70%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.12(-79%)
Other theft
2.34(-54%)
Public order
1.95(-78%)
Shoplifting
1.17(-83%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,301
89.71%
Other White
59
2.3%
Indian
39
1.52%
Other Asian
36
1.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.66%
Total population: 2,565

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,194
54.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
272
12.49%
Level 3 (A level)
268
12.31%
No qualifications
204
9.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
113
5.19%
Total 16+ residents: 2,177

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
690
58.33%
Owns with a mortgage
345
29.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
74
6.26%
Other social rented
35
2.96%
Other forms of private rent
21
1.78%
Total households: 1,183

Property prices in Mayals

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Mayals area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £780,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mayals 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 Mayals over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£530,500
Flats10£228,500
Semi-Detached10£335,000
Terraced1£375,000

10 years median price trend in Mayals

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

Data Sources

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