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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 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
16
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
11.69(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.12(-76%)
Burglary
1.17(-50%)
Other theft
1.17(-74%)
Public order
0.78(-91%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,301
89.71%
Other White
59
2.3%
Indian
39
1.52%
Other Asian
36
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
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

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £517K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Mayals area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £875,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mayals over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£565,000£329
Semi-Detached8£412,500£273
Terraced2£385,000£268
Flats13£235,000£326

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mayals

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mayals.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500,000£187,500£266,750£340,000
2017£350,000£204,000£250,000£242,500
2018£355,000£189,500£290,000£235,000
2019£497,750£182,000£325,000£184,975
2020£427,500£202,000£260,000£404,250
2021£494,500£195,000£316,000£342,500
2022£500,000£247,500£397,500£192,500
2023£400,000£245,000£386,500£191,000
2024£510,000£231,500£317,500£307,500
2025£532,000£227,000£342,500£375,000
2026£522,500£221,000£445,000£395,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mayals.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mayals.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£226£194£244
2017£205£246£216£185
2018£222£219£226£268
2019£250£233£232£241
2020£263£249£265£229
2021£278£232£303£298
2022£332£298£308£274
2023£281£283£299£186
2024£327£207£294£316
2025£323£308£263£247
2026£294£306£281£289
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mayals.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Mayals

Is Mayals safe?

Mayals records about 16 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Mayals?

The median sale price in Mayals is £370,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Mayals?

Mayals scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Mayals sits around rank 1,877 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Mayals?

The average household income in Mayals is around £58,461 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Mayals?

Mayals is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Evans (Green Party).

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.