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About

Morriston is located in the northern part of the city of Swansea. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing estates and local shopping streets serving the community. Its layout is defined by several main roads that connect it to the city centre and the motorway network. The ward contains significant green spaces, including Parc Gwernfadog, providing recreational areas for residents.

Historically, the area was shaped by heavy industry, notably the Morriston Tinplate Works. The large Morriston Hospital is a major employer and facility for the wider region. A distinctive local landmark is the St. John’s Church, known for its tall spire which is a visible feature in the area's skyline. The annual Morriston Orpheus Choir concerts highlight a strong cultural tradition in the community.

Area overview

On average Morriston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morriston is £44,821 per year. Morriston is home to around 16,026 people, with a population density of about 2,286.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
101
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morriston Population
16,026
Population density
2,286.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.17(+42%)
Public order
17.41(+95%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.98(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(+7%)
Other theft
5.68(+13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,145
88.25%
Other White
564
3.52%
Other Asian
341
2.13%
Indian
258
1.61%
African
98
0.61%
Total population: 16,029

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,679
27.53%
No qualifications
2,818
21.09%
Level 3 (A level)
2,127
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,063
15.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,341
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 13,363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,718
37.56%
Owns with a mortgage
2,025
27.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,075
14.86%
Social rents from council
757
10.46%
Other social rented
445
6.15%
Total households: 7,236

Property prices in Morriston

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £181,750 in Morriston area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morriston 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 Morriston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£277,500
Flats2£126,750
Semi-Detached55£195,000
Terraced61£138,000

10 years median price trend in Morriston

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

All postcodes in Morriston

SA66HR

Sway Road

SA65AQ

Plas Cadwgan Road

SA67AB

Rock Terrace

SA65BB

Clydach Wharf

SA66HA

Heol Eirlys

SA66NF

Llanllienwen Close

SA66NJ

Rhodfa Fadog

SA66PU

Cyril Evans Way

SA67ER

Lon Gwendraeth

SA68HZ

Thomas Terrace

SA65AP

Park Road

SA66HL

Rosemary Court

SA66JU

Heol Maes Y Gelynen

SA66JY

Waun Road

SA66LN

Maes Y Gwernen Drive

SA67AS

Bath Avenue

SA67DZ

Park Close

SA68DY

Clase Road

SA66LP

Brodorion Drive

SA66TS

Cwrt Hydd

SA67AY

Lan Street

SA67DQ

Ffordd Y Parc

SA67EH

Lon Hafren

SA67EW

Lan Manor

SA68AY

Slate Street

SA67AL

Stapleton Place

SA65AH

Plas Cadwgan Road

SA66AE

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66QZ

Plas Gwernfadog Drive

SA67AP

Bath Road

SA68DH

Market Street

SA68EQ

Bush Road

SA66FG

Waun Fawr

SA66LJ

Cwmrhydyceirw Road

SA67BG

Clyndu Street

SA67DX

Caemawr Road

SA67DY

Francis Road

SA67EP

Lon Camlad

SA68AG

Woodfield Street

SA68DB

Morris Street

SA68EB

Tirpenry Street

SA68ND

Bryn Parc

SA66HW

Cwrt Llwyn Fedwen

SA66QR

Christopher Road

SA68BG

Morfydd Street

SA68HY

Parc Road

SA67BD

Uplands Terrace

SA66EN

Heol Y Grug

SA66HT

Sway Road

SA66RD

Clos Crucywel

SA66TN

Heol Cadnawes

SA67BQ

Clyndu Street

SA67EU

Heol Cefni

SA65AW

Bryntawe Hall Close

SA65BA

Clydach Road

SA66HG

Springfield Street

SA68HP

Morriston

SA66JW

Maes Y Fedwen

SA66SP

Rhodfar Wennol

SA66SW

Rhodfar Eos

SA67EN

Lon Sawdde

SA67QJ

Trewyddfa Road

SA68AQ

Woodfield Street

SA68DJ

Globe Street

SA66ER

Heol Rhosyn

SA66EU

Heol Rhedyn

SA66JG

Chemical Road

SA66JQ

Chemical Road

SA66NN

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA68AB

Woodfield Street

SA68DF

Bedford Street

SA66HU

Sway Road

SA66HX

Soar Terrace

SA66LQ

Rhodfa Fadog

SA66QU

Butterslade Grove

SA66SS

Rhodfar Dryw

SA67DD

Garden Terrace

SA68DA

Market Street

SA68ES

Neath Road

SA68HT

Neath Road

SA65AF

Bryntawe Road

SA66GJ

Cwrt Cilmeri

SA67BN

Banwell Street

SA67ES

Lon Nedd

SA68EY

Beaufort Road

SA68HJ

Parc Avenue

SA68BU

Morfydd Street

SA68DD

Globe Street

SA65BP

Garth Road

SA65SP

Heol Dywyll

SA66LA

Heol Fedw

SA66LB

Gwernos

SA66LL

Maes Y Gwernen Road

SA68JB

Parc Terrace

SA68HQ

Beaufort Road

SA65AG

Plas Cadwgan Road

SA66DY

Heol Dyfan

SA66EJ

Heol Rhosyn

SA66PH

Penrhyn Court

SA67BA

Cwmbath Road

Data Sources

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