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About

Ravenhill is a residential suburb situated approximately two miles north of Swansea city centre. The area is characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and a mix of housing, primarily from the early to mid-20th century. It is bordered by the expansive grounds of Singleton Park to the south and the university campus, creating a green and settled environment. The neighbourhood serves as a popular home for professionals and families seeking proximity to the city's amenities while maintaining a quieter pace.

The area's layout is defined by its position on a gentle hill, offering views over Swansea Bay from some of its higher points. Local facilities include a few convenience shops and is within walking distance of the comprehensive retail options on Uplands Crescent. A notable local landmark is the former Ravenhill Church, a distinctive stone building that now serves as a community theatre, adding a cultural focus to the suburb.

Area overview

On average Ravenhill has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ravenhill is £38,522 per year. Ravenhill is home to around 8,010 people, with a population density of about 2,377.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ravenhill Population
8,010
Population density
2,377 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.96(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.48(+4%)
Shoplifting
11.11(+73%)
Public order
8.11(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.74(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,040
87.87%
Other White
212
2.65%
Bangladeshi
141
1.76%
African
127
1.59%
Other Asian
85
1.06%
Total population: 8,012

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,776
28.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,343
21.53%
Level 3 (A level)
956
15.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
904
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
670
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 6,237

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
955
28.26%
Owns outright
921
27.26%
Owns with a mortgage
856
25.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
464
13.73%
Other social rented
90
2.66%
Total households: 3,379

Property prices in Ravenhill

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £147,500 in Ravenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £88,500 up to £312,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ravenhill 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 Ravenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced20£132,500
Semi-Detached26£159,500
Detached5£205,000

10 years median price trend in Ravenhill

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

All postcodes in Ravenhill

SA54PG

Richmond Way

SA58AJ

Pentregethin Road

SA54NU

Cynore Road

SA58AG

Pentregethin Road

SA55GH

Caereithin Farm Lane

SA54NA

Bryncelyn

SA55AN

Ravenhill Road

SA57BG

Conway Road

SA57AX

Berwyn Place

SA54AY

Llwyn Derw

SA55EU

Pentregethin Road

SA58AQ

Pentregethin Road

SA54BN

Carmarthen Road

SA58AB

Pentregethin Road

SA58AE

Prescelli Road

SA54DT

Queensway

SA54AR

Llwyn Onn

SA55DG

Latimer Court

SA58EG

Middle Road

SA55HP

Cadle Crescent

SA55ED

Ffordd Y Brain

SA57AR

Heol Frank

SA58BR

Upper Kings Head Road

SA54NE

Ystrad Road

SA55DE

Hatfield Court

SA57AU

Conway Road

SA55JF

Glasbrook Place

SA57BA

Conway Road

SA58EH

Middle Road

SA55DN

Middle Road

SA54BL

Carmarthen Road

SA58DU

Torrington Road

SA54AL

Carmarthen Road

SA54BY

Ystrad Road

SA54AA

Carmarthen Road

SA58EQ

Middle Road

SA54HJ

Kingsway

SA54EP

Bruce Road

SA55DF

Cantref Court

SA55EQ

Heol Awstin

SA58BS

Penrhos Place

SA58BZ

Moorview Close

SA54AP

Llwyn Derw

SA58BY

Rhos Road

SA55HU

Cadle Crescent

SA58DS

Weig Gardens

SA54HW

Prydwen Road

SA54BR

Carmarthen Road

SA55HZ

Caeconna Road

SA55HY

Caeconna Road

SA54AX

Llwyn Bedw

SA55DY

Ffordd Y Brain

SA57EZ

Clwyd Road

SA57EN

Eiddwen Road

SA55HS

Cadle Crescent

SA54BT

Ystrad Road

SA55DU

Middle Road

SA55DX

Goole Road

SA55DJ

Cranfield Court

SA54BP

Carmarthen Road

SA55AA

Moorview Road

SA55EG

Heol Awstin

SA57BE

Brenig Road

SA57AY

Bettws Road

SA55ER

Chantry Court

SA54JB

Prydwen Road

SA54BA

Pontardulais Road

SA54ES

Kingsway

SA54DL

Kingsway

SA55JB

Heol Dynys

SA58DF

Gendros Avenue East

SA54DY

Abergelly Road

SA58BT

Haig Place

SA55EN

Heol Gruffydd

SA54HB

Jubilee Court

SA54NQ

Cockett

SA54NH

Roseland Road

SA57ER

Penderry Road

SA57ET

Penrhyn Avenue

SA54PH

Beaufort Court

SA54BX

Ystrad Road

SA55DH

Middle Road

SA58EE

Clos Aderyn Du

SA55DP

Lancaster Court

SA54AU

Llwyn Helyg

SA55EH

Heol Calfin

SA58DD

Armine Road

SA54BJ

Pant Yr Helyg

SA57AZ

Eppynt Road

SA55DT

Badminton Gardens

SA58DB

Armine Road

SA54TG

Cil Y Coed

SA55HR

Afon Llan Gardens

SA54BZ

Denver Road

SA54AT

Llwyn Eithin

SA58DA

Kings Head Road

SA55JE

Port Talbot Place

SA55AQ

The Crescent

SA54NX

Dale Close

SA57ES

Penderry Road

Data Sources

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