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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
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

Median price£157,125
Price per sq ft£181
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£137K – £180K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £157,125 (about £181 per square foot) in Ravenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £290,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ravenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£231,000£195
Semi-Detached28£171,000£181
Terraced16£130,250£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ravenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£122,000£100,000£76,750
2017£150,000£100,000£81,000
2018£135,500£110,000£85,000
2019£192,500£124,950£86,250
2020£168,500£118,500£91,000
2021£219,500£140,750£112,500
2022£215,000£151,000£124,500
2023£205,500£158,000£122,000
2024£276,000£157,475£126,000
2025£265,000£160,000£135,750
2026£211,000£168,500£124,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ravenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£112£112£99
2017£142£109£111
2018£104£113£118
2019£163£126£113
2020£159£121£120
2021£201£149£152
2022£186£153£163
2023£210£163£160
2024£202£173£136
2025£278£179£173
2026£172£177£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ravenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.