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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

SA67EQ

Lon Claerwen

SA66QJ

Clydach Road

SA66QY

Heol Pennant

SA66SN

Hospital Drive

SA68EJ

Nixon Terrace

SA66HB

Springfield Street

SA66HJ

Pleasant Street

SA66RA

Lon Penfro

SA66HP

Llys Dur

SA66JN

Heol Fedw

SA66PL

Gordon Rowley Way

SA66QB

Clydach Road

SA66DP

Vicarage Road

SA66RY

Gwernfadog Road

SA66TQ

Cwrt Merlyn

SA68HS

Trewyddfa Common

SA68EG

Bush Road

SA66FH

Waun Fawr

SA68EF

Neath Road

SA66HE

Maes Y Bryn

SA66HN

Cwrt Llwyn Fedwen

SA66HY

School Road

SA66LT

Llanllienwen Road

SA66NZ

Cwrt Yr Aeron

SA66TH

Denbigh Crescent

SA67AE

Rock Terrace

SA68HF

Neath Road

SA65AA

Clydach Road

SA66JA

Sway Road

SA66RE

Usk Place

SA68DR

Woodfield Street

SA68DU

Foundry Road

SA66EL

Heol Miaren

SA66LU

Llanllienwen Road

SA66RF

Monmouth Place

SA67EG

Lon Camlad

SA68DZ

Clase Road

SA65AL

Bwllfa Road

SA65AR

Woodland Park

SA66DJ

Vicarage Road

SA66GH

Cwm Arian

SA66QT

Harebell Close

SA66TD

Llwyn Y Bioden

SA67BY

Pentremalwed Road

SA68HE

Neath Road

SA66AF

Park Lodge Road

SA66AG

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66HZ

School Road

SA66QE

Wheatsheaf Drive

SA66RB

Clos Rhymni

SA66SG

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA67DT

Parkgate Villas

SA67DU

Tanylan Terrace

SA68BP

Glantawe Street

SA68JG

Plasmarl Industrial Estate

SA66HD

Tawe View Crescent

SA68AA

Slate Street

SA65SN

Mynydd Gelliwastad Road

SA66AB

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66PP

Tregelles Court

SA67BW

Banwell Street

SA66DH

Vicarage Road

SA66RJ

Orpheus Road

SA68BW

Woodfield Street

SA68HD

Ash Street

SA68JA

Parc Road

SA66EB

Great Western Terrace

SA66JT

Heol Maes Y Gelynen

SA65BE

Morriston

SA66SD

Heol Caerllion

SA67BB

Clyndu Street

SA67AF

Rock Terrace

SA66LE

Cwrt Ivor Sims

SA66LY

Llanllienwen Close

SA66NW

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66TP

Clos Ebol

SA67AQ

Strawberry Place

SA66DX

Vicarage Road

SA66JX

Heol Maes Y Gelynen

SA66LF

Llys Yr Ardd

SA66LZ

Clos George Morgan

SA66QF

Heol Dolfain

SA66QQ

Heol Glannant

SA66RX

Glyncollen Crescent

SA67AW

Bath Avenue

SA68DL

Glantawe Street

SA68HL

Neath Road

SA66JJ

Heol Tir Du

SA66NG

Rhodfa Fadog

SA66RS

Glyncollen Drive

SA66TL

Heol Y Fran

SA67AX

De La Beche Terrace

SA67BX

Davids Terrace

SA68AS

Woodfield Street

SA68HR

Morriston

SA66QX

Christopher Road

SA66RG

Senny Place

SA68HN

Trewyddfa Common

SA65AS

Clos Aaron

SA66JS

Maes Collen

Data Sources

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