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About

St Thomas is a district and electoral ward in Swansea, Wales, located on the east bank of the River Tawe, immediately opposite Swansea city centre and the docks. The river forms a clear boundary and a riverside path runs along the bank, used by walkers and cyclists. The area is made up of residential streets, local shops, a primary school and a community centre, with pockets of open space that step down toward the river. Longstanding light industrial units and former warehouse plots sit alongside newer housing, reflecting a shift from industrial use to mixed urban functions.

Local movement is shaped by a small network of bridges and roads that link St Thomas with the city centre and suburbs to the east. The land rises gently away from the river toward Kilvey Hill, offering different street levels within a short distance. Community groups use the riverside and green spaces for events and conservation, and small, local businesses on St Thomas Road provide daily services for residents. The combination of river edge and traditional street pattern gives the area its recognizable layout.

Area overview

On average St Thomas has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 per year. St Thomas is home to around 8,076 people, with a population density of about 1,345.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Thomas Population
8,076
Population density
1,345.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.05(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.52(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.04(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.05(+10%)
Public order
8.05(-2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,473
80.14%
Other White
589
7.29%
Indian
135
1.67%
Chinese
127
1.57%
Bangladeshi
118
1.46%
Total population: 8,077

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,917
28.6%
No qualifications
1,626
24.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,177
17.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
12.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
577
8.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,703

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,089
28.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
963
25.2%
Owns with a mortgage
827
21.64%
Other social rented
395
10.33%
Social rents from council
352
9.21%
Total households: 3,822

Property prices in St Thomas

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas 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 St Thomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£165,000
Terraced61£160,000
Detached1£234,000
Flats11£143,000

10 years median price trend in St Thomas

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

All postcodes in St Thomas

SA18NF

Danygraig Road

SA18BX

Inkerman Street

SA18LE

Ysgol Street

SA18RA

Emily Court

SA18PA

Fabian Way

SA18BU

Inkerman Street

SA18QS

Lamberts Road

SA18HF

Kinley Street

SA18RB

Langdon Road

SA18PY

Kings Road

SA18DY

Granville Road

SA18QP

Port Tennant Road

SA18AH

Kings Road

SA18QT

Langdon Road

SA18DU

Glenroy Avenue

SA18ES

Maes Street

SA18FA

Starling Street

SA18NE

Tymawr Street

SA18BH

Mackworth Terrace

SA18HW

Harbour View

SA18HT

Margaret Street

SA18DR

St Elmo Avenue

SA18JQ

Port Tennant Road

SA18ET

St Leger Crescent

SA18JN

Port Tennant Road

SA18HL

Upton Terrace

SA18PH

Heol Y Brenin

SA18LL

Wern Fawr Road

SA18AW

Kings Road

SA18AA

Waterfront

SA18LG

Ysgol Street

SA18EF

Martins Row

SA18NH

Marcroft Road

SA18AG

Heol Y Brenin

SA18HD

Wallace Road

SA18EQ

Canaan Row

SA18DZ

Headland Road

SA18BY

Miers Street

SA18LH

Ysgol Street

SA18LW

William Morris Gardens

SA18JU

Port Tennant Road

SA18HR

St Illtyds Crescent

SA18RU

Roberts Road

SA18BQ

Vicarage Terrace

SA11RJ

Roberts Road

SA18JX

Reginald Street

SA11QR

Roberts Road

SA18AN

Padley Road

SA18SE

Waterfront

SA18BL

Sebastopol Street

SA18LA

Jersey Terrace

SA18NX

Crymlyn Street

SA18NL

Danygraig Road

SA18LQ

Wern Fawr Road

SA18HA

Wallace Road

SA18AJ

Kings Road

SA18BW

Delhi Street

SA18EX

Pen Isa Coed

Data Sources

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