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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

SA66JG

Chemical Road

SA66AB

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66JZ

Gwernos

SA66TB

Heol Yr Wylan

SA66JU

Heol Maes Y Gelynen

SA68HX

Parc Avenue

SA67DS

Parry Road

SA66TQ

Cwrt Merlyn

SA66QZ

Plas Gwernfadog Drive

SA68DF

Bedford Street

SA66QP

Clydach Road

SA66HR

Sway Road

SA66LL

Maes Y Gwernen Road

SA67AG

Strawberry Place

SA66TU

Lon Draenog

SA66AF

Park Lodge Road

SA66EE

Bishops Walk

SA67BY

Pentremalwed Road

SA67ER

Lon Gwendraeth

SA67AH

Cwmbath Road

SA66LX

Maes Yr Onnen

SA66LH

Cwmrhydyceirw Road

SA68BJ

Clos Yr Orsaf

SA67DX

Caemawr Road

SA66PH

Penrhyn Court

SA66RF

Monmouth Place

SA67DW

Mount Street

SA66QT

Harebell Close

SA66AQ

Pentrepoeth Road

SA67AE

Rock Terrace

SA66LU

Llanllienwen Road

SA66JD

Sway Road

SA66DT

Vicarage Road

SA66FH

Waun Fawr

SA68HL

Neath Road

SA65AB

Clydach Road

SA68DQ

Glantawe Street

SA68EJ

Nixon Terrace

SA68NB

Bryn Parc

SA66RP

Ian's Walk

SA66NF

Llanllienwen Close

SA67DD

Garden Terrace

SA66DJ

Vicarage Road

SA68BE

Clos Camlas

SA68EF

Neath Road

SA67EL

Lon Ithon

SA67BU

Banwell Court

SA66NQ

Rhodfa Fadog

SA68ER

Bush Road

SA66RZ

Gwernfadog Road

SA67EW

Lan Manor

SA67AT

Bath Road

SA66JN

Heol Fedw

SA66QL

Neath Road

SA66QD

Field Close

SA68BU

Morfydd Street

SA66TA

Heol Y Drudwen

SA66HQ

Penrice Street

SA66RY

Gwernfadog Road

SA66QR

Christopher Road

SA67BX

Davids Terrace

SA66DS

Maes Y Coed

SA67ET

Heol Cefni

SA66FF

Cae Canol

SA67BJ

Martin Street

SA66GH

Cwm Arian

SA68EB

Tirpenry Street

SA66HY

School Road

SA66JA

Sway Road

SA68DH

Market Street

SA65BA

Clydach Road

SA68JB

Parc Terrace

SA65BB

Clydach Wharf

SA66LB

Gwernos

SA66FQ

Waun Fawr

SA68LR

Birmingham Mount

SA66EH

Heol Saffrwm

SA65SN

Mynydd Gelliwastad Road

SA66LF

Llys Yr Ardd

SA68AR

Woodfield Street

SA66JH

Heol Y Deri

SA68HF

Neath Road

SA68HS

Trewyddfa Common

SA66AE

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66JP

Heol Yr Eithen

SA66JF

Chemical Road

SA66RH

Orpheus Road

SA68HJ

Parc Avenue

SA65QY

Morriston

SA66LA

Heol Fedw

SA66SH

Morriston

SA66RL

Andrew Crescent

SA66EN

Heol Y Grug

SA67AR

Tycoch Villas

SA66JS

Maes Collen

SA66SW

Rhodfar Eos

SA68EU

Tawe Street

SA66AG

Pentrepoeth Road

SA67BE

Llys Y Graig

SA66PS

Jessop Court

Data Sources

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