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Penllergaer

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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
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
19.83(-46%)
Public order
6.7(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.31(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.03(-38%)
Other crime
2.51(+6%)
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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Penllergaer area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £450,000.

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
Detached25£336,995
Flats1£215,000
Semi-Detached21£240,000
Terraced4£213,750

10 years median price trend in Penllergaer

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

All postcodes in Penllergaer

SA49BS

Heol Yr Eos

SA49WE

Gelli Hyll Road

SA49BX

Clos Bryndafydd

SA49GP

Llangyfelach Road

SA49DP

Holly Oak Road

SA45AF

Penllergaer

SA45EE

Penllergaer

SA46YQ

Llwyn Y Graig

SA49AY

Pontardulais Road

SA49ZS

Elm Crescent

SA49FP

Plas Cae Bach

SA49GL

Orchard Grove

SA49WD

Talbot Road

SA49GX

Pontardulais Road

SA49GW

Gorseinon Road

Data Sources

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