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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)167
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £244K

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Morriston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Morriston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached41£310,000£231
Semi-Detached53£212,500£217
Terraced69£137,000£155
Flats4£111,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Morriston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morriston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,500£134,625£115,000£85,000
2017£175,000£130,375£127,500£87,950
2018£170,000£102,995£121,000£89,000
2019£177,500£107,500£136,000£86,000
2020£200,000£57,000£138,000£90,000
2021£242,245£86,000£155,500£111,000
2022£267,500£105,000£184,750£125,000
2023£325,000£130,500£183,750£135,500
2024£280,000£115,000£209,500£131,000
2025£286,000£120,000£192,500£140,500
2026£330,000£71,250£221,500£120,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morriston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morriston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£209£138£96
2017£155£194£134£102
2018£156£202£144£100
2019£152£184£145£107
2020£214£123£160£112
2021£224£140£183£135
2022£240£204£211£142
2023£274£203£228£172
2024£257£172£234£152
2025£234£205£216£158
2026£262£147£253£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Morriston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Morriston in the last year.

All postcodes in Morriston

SA66FG

Waun Fawr

SA68HZ

Thomas Terrace

SA68DB

Morris Street

SA66EJ

Heol Rhosyn

SA66PR

Tregarne Close

SA68EQ

Bush Road

SA68DA

Market Street

SA65AN

Spionkop Road

SA66LD

Llys Dol

SA66HW

Cwrt Llwyn Fedwen

SA65AS

Clos Aaron

SA66JW

Maes Y Fedwen

SA66QB

Clydach Road

SA67BW

Banwell Street

SA67AU

Cwmbath Road

SA66LZ

Clos George Morgan

SA66RD

Clos Crucywel

SA68AZ

Bath Terrace

SA66DR

Vicarage Road

SA66TH

Denbigh Crescent

SA66NA

Llanllienwen Road

SA68AQ

Woodfield Street

SA66HD

Tawe View Crescent

SA66AA

Pentrepoeth Road

SA66AJ

Clasemont Road

SA66HZ

School Road

SA68BA

Woodfield Street

SA67DQ

Ffordd Y Parc

SA66DX

Vicarage Road

SA66AW

Bryn Derw Gardens

SA67AL

Stapleton Place

SA66QX

Christopher Road

SA67AQ

Strawberry Place

SA68BT

Clase Road

SA66EU

Heol Rhedyn

SA66QH

Clydach Road

SA66QQ

Heol Glannant

SA66PZ

Cae Nan

SA67AS

Bath Avenue

SA66LR

Maes Y Gwernen Drive

SA66TJ

Radnor Drive

SA68AL

Woodfield Street

SA68JG

Plasmarl Industrial Estate

SA68DL

Glantawe Street

SA66RR

Glyncollen Drive

SA66LG

Heol Maes Eglwys

SA66SE

Heol Treffynnon

SA68BP

Glantawe Street

SA66HB

Springfield Street

SA66RQ

Dee Place

SA66RG

Senny Place

SA68DS

Clase Road

SA68HU

Parc Avenue

SA66JL

Heol Tir Du

SA66LW

Enfield Close

SA68HP

Morriston

SA66SB

Glyncollen Crescent

SA66JR

Heol Gwernen

SA68HQ

Beaufort Road

SA66FN

Morriston

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.