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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 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
99
Deprivation level
N/A
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
51.23(+51%)
Public order
15.54(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.67(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(+20%)
Other theft
5.99(+31%)
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 162 recent sales, the median property price is £176,250 in Morriston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Detached38£272,500
Flats3£120,000
Semi-Detached57£210,000
Terraced64£130,000

10 years median price trend in Morriston

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

All postcodes in Morriston

SA68DZ

Clase Road

SA66HH

Pleasant Street

SA67EG

Lon Camlad

SA66GJ

Cwrt Cilmeri

SA65BP

Garth Road

SA66FJ

Parc Ceirw

SA67DN

Faull Street

SA66PU

Cyril Evans Way

SA68HY

Parc Road

SA66JY

Waun Road

SA65BE

Morriston

SA66HP

Llys Dur

SA68AG

Woodfield Street

SA66TF

Rhodfar Eos

SA66QF

Heol Dolfain

SA66LQ

Rhodfa Fadog

SA66DZ

Brayley Road

SA66DY

Heol Dyfan

SA68HG

Neath Road

SA68DE

Green Street

SA65AY

Clydach Road

SA68EY

Beaufort Road

SA66RS

Glyncollen Drive

SA66TS

Cwrt Hydd

SA66HG

Springfield Street

SA66QY

Heol Pennant

SA66NB

Llanllienwen Road

SA66SU

Llwyn Yr Hebog

SA67DB

Aran Street

SA67EU

Heol Cefni

SA67QL

Trewyddfa Road

SA67DR

Ger Y Parc

SA67AD

Bryneithin Terrace

SA67AW

Bath Avenue

SA66NE

Clos Cenawon

SA66TT

Clos Cadno

SA66RW

Elizabeth Close

SA68DY

Clase Road

SA68BL

Harris Street

SA66RJ

Orpheus Road

SA66DU

Vicarage Road

SA68JR

Neath Road

SA66RX

Glyncollen Crescent

SA67BS

Martin Street

SA66LT

Llanllienwen Road

SA68BW

Woodfield Street

SA66LP

Brodorion Drive

SA66TG

Denbigh Crescent

SA66PJ

Dan Danino Way

SA66RU

Cefn Glas

SA68PQ

Graig Road

SA67EA

Caemawr Road

SA67AP

Bath Road

SA65AX

Clydach Road

SA66NL

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66QE

Wheatsheaf Drive

SA67BN

Banwell Street

SA68BD

Crown Street

SA66TP

Clos Ebol

SA67BB

Clyndu Street

SA66LY

Llanllienwen Close

SA68JA

Parc Road

SA65AP

Park Road

SA66HJ

Pleasant Street

SA68BN

Morfydd Street

SA67BH

Parc Y Duc Terrace

SA67BP

Pentremalwed Road

SA66SY

Llwyn Y Gog

SA66QJ

Clydach Road

SA68ED

Fagwr Place

SA68HD

Ash Street

SA65SR

Hill View

SA66SA

Glyncollen Crescent

SA66TD

Llwyn Y Bioden

SA66SX

Llwyn Y Golomen

SA65BD

Clydach Road

SA67AY

Lan Street

SA67BG

Clyndu Street

SA66FL

Morriston

SA65AH

Plas Cadwgan Road

SA67AX

De La Beche Terrace

SA67EQ

Lon Claerwen

SA66NJ

Rhodfa Fadog

SA67AA

Treharne Road

SA66HA

Heol Eirlys

SA67DY

Francis Road

SA68DR

Woodfield Street

SA68BQ

Woodfield Street

SA66SS

Rhodfar Dryw

SA67QJ

Trewyddfa Road

SA66TW

Cwrt Llwynog

SA66JE

Chemical Road

SA66HU

Sway Road

SA68HE

Neath Road

SA66NW

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66JT

Heol Maes Y Gelynen

SA66EB

Great Western Terrace

SA66JQ

Chemical Road

SA66PY

Clos Rhedyn

SA67DZ

Park Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.