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About

Mumbles ward is located on the western edge of Swansea Bay. The area centres on the villages of Mumbles and Oystermouth, with a coastline featuring a pier and the landmark lighthouse on Mumbles Head. The local economy has a mix of independent shops, cafes, and hospitality along its seafront and village streets.

Inland, the ward includes residential areas and stretches towards the wooded slopes of Clyne Valley. The area is known for its active lifeboat station, one of the busiest in Wales. The promenade provides a popular route for walking and cycling along the bay, connecting to the wider Swansea waterfront.

Area overview

On average Mumbles has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mumbles is £54,054 per year. Mumbles is home to around 7,808 people, with a population density of about 1,708.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mumbles Population
7,808
Population density
1,708.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.11(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.92(-52%)
Public order
4.87(-45%)
Shoplifting
3.97(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.07(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,259
92.98%
Other White
187
2.4%
Irish
66
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
60
0.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,807

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,539
52.85%
Level 3 (A level)
922
13.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
782
11.68%
No qualifications
673
10.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
329
4.91%
Total 16+ residents: 6,696

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,961
53.96%
Owns with a mortgage
986
27.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
463
12.74%
Other forms of private rent
99
2.72%
Other social rented
79
2.17%
Total households: 3,634

Property prices in Mumbles

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Mumbles area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mumbles 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 Mumbles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£534,400
Flats13£194,000
Semi-Detached17£365,000
Terraced31£270,000

10 years median price trend in Mumbles

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mumbles.

Data Sources

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