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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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
8/10
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

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£169
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £190K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £169 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Thomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£227,000£291
Semi-Detached7£165,000£161
Flats11£155,000£227
Terraced71£155,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Thomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£129,000£117,000£100,000
2017£160,000£145,000£134,000£112,250
2018£155,000£142,000£135,000£110,000
2019£177,500£142,500£139,000£131,000
2020£189,000£142,500£121,250£127,000
2021£163,000£130,000£136,000£133,000
2022£211,250£156,500£187,000£142,500
2023£200,000£140,000£140,000£135,250
2024£210,000£137,500£168,000£134,000
2025£272,000£148,000£152,500£160,000
2026£220,000£182,950£200,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£129£103
2017£157£213£154£116
2018£168£223£152£113
2019£183£204£165£133
2020£191£218£143£135
2021£210£196£153£137
2022£238£229£193£138
2023£116£237£163£136
2024£230£204£185£148
2025£324£216£180£150
2026£341£230£160£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas 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.