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About

Pennard ward occupies a southwestern section of Swansea, stretching from the residential suburbs around Bishopston to the coastline of the Bristol Channel. The area encompasses a mix of housing estates and more rural landscapes, including sections of the Gower Peninsula. It is bordered by the wards of Bishopston to the north and West Cross to the east, with its western boundary defined by the sea.

The ward contains the village of Southgate and the notable landmark of Pennard Cliffs. A significant portion of its territory falls within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring coastal paths and common land. The local geography includes the valley of Pennard Pill, which runs down to Three Cliffs Bay, a distinctive and often photographed coastal formation.

Area overview

On average Pennard has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pennard is £55,251 per year. The median sale price in Pennard is £396,000 (around £324 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £297,500 and £496,250. Pennard is home to around 3,113 people, with a population density of about 101.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pennard Population
3,113
Population density
101.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.95(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.75(-48%)
Public order
6.75(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.82(-34%)
Vehicle crime
3.21(+12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,957
95.05%
Other White
63
2.03%
Irish
23
0.74%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.55%
Chinese
9
0.29%
Total population: 3,111

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,343
50.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
394
14.76%
Level 3 (A level)
369
13.83%
No qualifications
250
9.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
148
5.55%
Total 16+ residents: 2,669

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
862
63.62%
Owns with a mortgage
343
25.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
95
7.01%
Other forms of private rent
36
2.66%
Social rents from council
10
0.74%
Total households: 1,355

Property prices in Pennard

Median price: £396,000
Price per sq ft: £324
Sales (last 12 months): 36
Typical range (middle 50%): £298K – £496K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £396,000 (about £324 per square foot) in Pennard area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pennard over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£443,500£329
Semi-Detached11£345,000£301
Terraced1£290,000£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pennard

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pennard.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£382,500£222,500
2017£340,000£260,640
2018£418,250£243,500
2019£325,000£219,000
2020£517,000£251,500
2021£430,000£278,000
2022£491,000£280,000
2023£400,000£350,000
2024£440,000£347,500
2025£428,000£305,000
2026£453,000£360,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pennard.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pennard.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£253£197
2017£251£236
2018£271£211
2019£265£208
2020£262£234
2021£300£288
2022£366£285
2023£300£286
2024£346£330
2025£329£306
2026£326£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pennard.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Pennard ward.

Local councillors

Lynda James

Pennard - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Pennard

Is Pennard safe?

Pennard records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Pennard?

The median sale price in Pennard is £396,000 (about £324 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Pennard?

Pennard scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pennard sits around rank 1,786 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Pennard?

The average household income in Pennard is around £55,251 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pennard?

Pennard is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lynda James (Independent).