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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

SA66PY

Clos Rhedyn

SA66SY

Llwyn Y Gog

SA66TR

Llwyn Carw

SA67AN

Bath Villas

SA67BT

Plas Y Coed Avenue

SA65SL

Mynydd Gelli

SA67DB

Aran Street

SA68HG

Neath Road

SA66SH

Morriston

SA68AR

Woodfield Street

SA65AE

Gwysfa Road

SA66PS

Jessop Court

SA66QP

Clydach Road

SA66TE

Rhodfar Wennol

SA67AJ

Horeb Road

SA67DN

Faull Street

SA66JZ

Gwernos

SA66LS

Maes Y Gwernen Close

SA66NB

Llanllienwen Road

SA66TX

Llwyn Afanc

SA68ET

Wychtree Street

SA66AL

Gem Road

SA66AQ

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66DR

Vicarage Road

SA66JE

Chemical Road

SA66JH

Heol Y Deri

SA68AZ

Bath Terrace

SA66LW

Enfield Close

SA66NL

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66SU

Llwyn Yr Hebog

SA66AA

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66LD

Llys Dol

SA67BL

Martin Street

SA66JR

Heol Gwernen

SA66NA

Llanllienwen Road

SA68PQ

Graig Road

SA65BD

Clydach Road

SA66LR

Maes Y Gwernen Drive

SA66PR

Tregarne Close

SA67AH

Cwmbath Road

SA67BH

Parc Y Duc Terrace

SA68BD

Crown Street

SA68DS

Clase Road

SA66LH

Cwmrhydyceirw Road

SA66SE

Heol Treffynnon

SA66SR

Heol Yr Eryr

SA68DQ

Glantawe Street

SA66QL

Neath Road

SA66RL

Andrew Crescent

SA67AT

Bath Road

SA67AU

Cwmbath Road

SA66JL

Heol Tir Du

SA66PT

Clos Y Bont Faen

SA66TB

Heol Yr Wylan

SA67AA

Treharne Road

SA68DG

Margam Avenue

SA65QY

Morriston

SA66DS

Maes Y Coed

SA66FN

Morriston

SA66JD

Sway Road

SA66NE

Clos Cenawon

SA66QH

Clydach Road

SA66SB

Glyncollen Crescent

SA67ET

Heol Cefni

SA68LR

Birmingham Mount

SA68NB

Bryn Parc

SA66FQ

Waun Fawr

SA66RZ

Gwernfadog Road

SA66ST

Heol Penfelyn

SA66TG

Denbigh Crescent

SA68BA

Woodfield Street

SA66SA

Glyncollen Crescent

SA68AL

Woodfield Street

SA66AN

Coed Cae Bach

SA66PJ

Dan Danino Way

SA66RR

Glyncollen Drive

SA68BQ

Woodfield Street

SA66DT

Vicarage Road

SA66EH

Heol Saffrwm

SA66RP

Ian's Walk

SA66RQ

Dee Place

SA67AG

Strawberry Place

SA67BP

Pentremalwed Road

SA66TJ

Radnor Drive

SA67BJ

Martin Street

SA68ED

Fagwr Place

SA68HX

Parc Avenue

SA66RU

Cefn Glas

SA66SZ

Llwyn Yr Iar

SA66TF

Rhodfar Eos

SA68AU

Woodfield Street

SA66AJ

Clasemont Road

SA66HQ

Penrice Street

SA66TU

Lon Draenog

SA65AN

Spionkop Road

SA68EU

Tawe Street

SA66FF

Cae Canol

SA66FL

Morriston

SA66LG

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66NQ

Rhodfa Fadog

Data Sources

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