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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

SA67BA

Cwmbath Road

SA66NG

Rhodfa Fadog

SA66PW

Pentewan Close

SA66RN

Garth View

SA66HL

Rosemary Court

SA68AU

Woodfield Street

SA68DJ

Globe Street

SA66ST

Heol Penfelyn

SA66RA

Lon Penfro

SA66PT

Clos Y Bont Faen

SA68HN

Trewyddfa Common

SA66HE

Maes Y Bryn

SA67EH

Lon Hafren

SA66TN

Heol Cadnawes

SA66ED

Camellia Drive

SA66NZ

Cwrt Yr Aeron

SA65SL

Mynydd Gelli

SA66TE

Rhodfar Wennol

SA66EL

Heol Miaren

SA66LE

Cwrt Ivor Sims

SA65AR

Woodland Park

SA68ND

Bryn Parc

SA66HX

Soar Terrace

SA65AL

Bwllfa Road

SA68EG

Bush Road

SA66AN

Coed Cae Bach

SA66QS

Glyn Hirnant

SA66PP

Tregelles Court

SA68DG

Margam Avenue

SA65AA

Clydach Road

SA65AQ

Plas Cadwgan Road

SA67ES

Lon Nedd

SA66QN

Clydach Road

SA68AB

Woodfield Street

SA67EJ

Lon Camlad

SA66AL

Gem Road

SA66RE

Usk Place

SA66DP

Vicarage Road

SA66TR

Llwyn Carw

SA66ER

Heol Rhosyn

SA67AF

Rock Terrace

SA65AG

Plas Cadwgan Road

SA68EX

Wychtree Street

SA66QW

Clydach Road

SA66SP

Rhodfar Wennol

SA66TL

Heol Y Fran

SA67BD

Uplands Terrace

SA67EN

Lon Sawdde

SA68AY

Slate Street

SA66HT

Sway Road

SA68DD

Globe Street

SA68AA

Slate Street

SA66SZ

Llwyn Yr Iar

SA67DU

Tanylan Terrace

SA66SG

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA67DT

Parkgate Villas

SA67BL

Martin Street

SA68HH

Parc Avenue

SA67AN

Bath Villas

SA66RB

Clos Rhymni

SA67BT

Plas Y Coed Avenue

SA65AD

Bryntawe Road

SA66NH

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA65AW

Bryntawe Hall Close

SA66NN

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66JX

Heol Maes Y Gelynen

SA67DP

Dan Y Parc

SA65AF

Bryntawe Road

SA65AE

Gwysfa Road

SA67AZ

Lan Avenue

SA66JJ

Heol Tir Du

SA66HN

Cwrt Llwyn Fedwen

SA68ET

Wychtree Street

SA66GY

Springfield Street

SA68HR

Morriston

SA65SP

Heol Dywyll

SA66DL

Harry Street

SA66SD

Heol Caerllion

SA68AS

Woodfield Street

SA67BQ

Clyndu Street

SA68BG

Morfydd Street

SA66TX

Llwyn Afanc

SA66LS

Maes Y Gwernen Close

SA66SN

Hospital Drive

SA67EP

Lon Camlad

SA68HW

Trewyddfa Gardens

SA66EP

Heol Rhosyn

SA67AJ

Horeb Road

SA68HT

Neath Road

SA68DU

Foundry Road

SA68BR

Crown Street

SA66QG

Heol Glannant

SA66DH

Vicarage Road

SA66SR

Heol Yr Eryr

SA67AB

Rock Terrace

SA66PL

Gordon Rowley Way

SA66QU

Butterslade Grove

SA66LJ

Cwmrhydyceirw Road

SA68ES

Neath Road

SA66LN

Maes Y Gwernen Drive

Data Sources

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