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About

Penllergaer ward lies in the northern part of the City and County of Swansea, bordering the M4 motorway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and more rural lanes. It contains the large village of Penllergaer itself, along with the smaller community of Pontlliw. The ward's landscape transitions from suburban development to green fields and wooded areas on its fringes.

A central feature is the historic Penllergare Valley Woods, a significant area of woodland and gardens with a network of footpaths. The Lower Lliw reservoir is located here, providing a focal point for local recreation. The ward is functionally connected to Swansea and beyond by the major road network, while maintaining a distinct, quieter character separate from the urban centre.

Area overview

On average Penllergaer has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penllergaer is £55,087 per year. Penllergaer is home to around 3,580 people, with a population density of about 583.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penllergaer Population
3,580
Population density
583.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.55(-42%)
Public order
6.15(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.91(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.91(-70%)
Other crime
2.79(+33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,256
90.87%
Other White
71
1.98%
Indian
65
1.81%
Chinese
33
0.92%
African
27
0.75%
Total population: 3,583

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,131
40.15%
Level 3 (A level)
487
17.29%
No qualifications
445
15.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
379
13.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
186
6.6%
Total 16+ residents: 2,817

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
599
40.67%
Owns outright
503
34.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
8.35%
Other social rented
110
7.47%
Social rents from council
100
6.79%
Total households: 1,473

Property prices in Penllergaer

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Penllergaer area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penllergaer 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 Penllergaer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£335,000
Flats1£215,000
Semi-Detached28£263,995
Terraced7£200,000

10 years median price trend in Penllergaer

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

All postcodes in Penllergaer

SA49FL

Rhodfa Gelli Aur

SA45BS

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49AZ

Plas Cadwgan

SA49AJ

Druidstone Way

SA54PD

Cadle Mill

SA49DJ

Parc Penderi

SA49BW

Heol Y Gelli

SA49BA

Gors Road

SA54PA

Cadle Mill

SA49AH

Penllergaer

SA49DD

Ryan Close

SA49FY

Keepers Close

SA49DB

Old Llangfelach Road

SA49WN

Kestrel Way

SA49WF

Phoenix Way

SA49BH

Llewellyn Road

SA49AN

St Davids Close

SA49FD

Ffordd Y Meillion

SA49WW

Oak Way

SA45EE

Penllergaer

SA49BE

Y Garn

SA49HP

Clos Penbwl

SA49AT

Bryn Rhos Crescent

SA49AF

Druidstone Way

SA49FP

Plas Cae Bach

SA49DN

Holly Oak Road

SA49BQ

Mount Crescent

SA49FN

Cwrt Ithol

SA49GQ

Mountain Road

SA49GW

Gorseinon Road

SA49GG

Penllergaer

SA49SA

Llwyn Y Graig

SA44ZX

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49AQ

Swansea Road

SA49FX

Ffordd Dillwyn Llewellyn

SA49FS

Fern Drive

SA49DX

Penllergaer

SA49ZS

Elm Crescent

SA49BR

Lon Gaer

SA49HN

Phoenix Way

SA49BP

Lon Einon

SA49GY

Mansion Gardens

SA49BU

Clos Cilfwnwr

SA49AS

Glan Yr Afon Close

SA45DB

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49HR

Golygfa Garn Goch

SA49FG

Cherry Crescent

SA49FE

Ffordd Y Meillion

SA49ZR

Spruce Way

SA45DD

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49HF

Home Farm Way

SA49FW

Golygfa Llysninni

SA49AG

Bryn Deri Close

SA49FH

Elm Tree Road

SA45DH

Penllergaer

SA49FR

Thistle Street

SA49FQ

Skylark Drive

SA48WT

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49AX

Old Llangfelach Road

SA49GN

Cadle Mill

SA49GD

Penllergaer

SA49ZP

Clos Llarwydden

SA45BU

Llwyn Y Graig

SA45AF

Penllergaer

SA49DE

Golwg Y Garn

SA49WE

Gelli Hyll Road

SA49BY

Clos Tirffordd

SA49DH

Broadwood

SA49FZ

Golygfa Llysninni

SA49BG

Mount Crescent

SA49HQ

Maes Cae Gwyn

SA49DP

Holly Oak Road

SA49WQ

Gelli Gynore Road

SA49GE

Gorseinon Road

SA49FT

Fern Drive

SA49DA

Clos Tymawr

SA45BN

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49AL

Parc Mawr Close

SA49RU

Gorseinon Road

SA49BS

Heol Yr Eos

SA45DU

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49WH

Pleasant Road

SA49ZT

Elm Crescent

SA49BB

Llewellyn Road

SA49AR

Ynys Werdd

SA54PE

Penllergaer

SA49WD

Talbot Road

SA49WG

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49DL

Llys Mieri

SA49AW

Dryslwyn Close

SA49BX

Clos Bryndafydd

SA49FB

Heol Iorwg

SA49DF

Gilfach

SA49GS

Penllergaer

SA49AD

Orchard Grove

SA49AP

Heol Y Felin

SA49BD

Heol Dewi Sant

SA49WB

Pontardulais Road

SA49AB

Gorseinon Road

SA49FF

Cherry Crescent

Data Sources

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