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About

St Thomas ward lies directly across the River Tawe from Swansea city centre, creating a distinct neighbourhood with its own character. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside more modern developments. Its proximity to the city is defined by the several bridges that connect it, making it a practical location for commuting. The community is anchored by local shops and services along streets like St Thomas Road.

The ward’s identity is closely tied to the river and its industrial past, with former dock areas now repurposed. A notable landmark is the historic floating dock, a visible reminder of the area's maritime heritage. Green spaces include the expansive Brynmill Park, which stretches into the neighbouring ward, providing recreational space. The area functions as a residential gateway to the city, with a settled community and straightforward urban layout.

Area overview

On average St Thomas has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 19.1% 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 6,930 people, with a population density of about 2,069.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Thomas Population
6,930
Population density
2,069.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.68(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.42(+3%)
Shoplifting
10.53(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.38(+28%)
Public order
9.38(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,710
82.36%
Other White
496
7.15%
Indian
112
1.62%
Bangladeshi
92
1.33%
African
73
1.05%
Total population: 6,933

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,436
25.47%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,436
25.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,024
18.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
758
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
8.72%
Total 16+ residents: 5,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
953
30.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
729
23.31%
Owns with a mortgage
722
23.08%
Social rents from council
330
10.55%
Other social rented
262
8.38%
Total households: 3,128

Property prices in St Thomas

Median price£149,500
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £170K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 (about £151 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £239,000.

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
Terraced65£149,000£150
Semi-Detached6£145,000£161
Flats1£105,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Thomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£117,000£98,000
2017£152,500£127,500£95,500
2018£129,000£115,750£105,000
2019£163,750£130,000£113,000
2020£189,000£110,000£118,500
2021£163,000£136,000£129,000
2022£211,250£181,000£130,000
2023£200,000£140,000£132,500
2024£210,000£168,000£130,000
2025£272,000£132,500£150,000
2026£220,000£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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£95
2017£142£151£99
2018£140£139£106
2019£162£154£123
2020£191£132£118
2021£210£153£130
2022£238£184£135
2023£116£163£134
2024£230£185£143
2025£324£167£146
2026£341£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.

Frequently asked questions about St Thomas

Is St Thomas safe?

St Thomas records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Thomas?

The median sale price in St Thomas is £149,500 (about £151 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Thomas?

St Thomas scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Thomas sits around rank 574 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 St Thomas?

The average household income in St Thomas is around £39,787 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Thomas?

St Thomas is represented by 2 elected councillors: Hayley Joanne Gwilliam (Labour Party) and Joe Hale (Labour Party).

All postcodes in St Thomas

SA18EA

Elmhurst Crescent

SA18HJ

Osterley Street

SA18DW

Beaumont Crescent

SA18PN

Marcroft Road

SA18NT

Wern Terrace

SA18BH

Mackworth Terrace

SA18LN

Wern Fawr Road

SA18BX

Inkerman Street

SA18NF

Danygraig Road

SA18BA

Kilvey Terrace

SA18NL

Danygraig Road

SA18NW

David Williams Terrace

SA18DU

Glenroy Avenue

SA18NQ

Grafog Street

SA18LA

Jersey Terrace

SA18HB

Dupre Road

SA18LG

Ysgol Street

SA18EX

Pen Isa Coed

SA18HN

Margaret Terrace

SA18JY

Ormsby Terrace

SA18HT

Margaret Street

SA18JF

Port Tennant Road

SA18DQ

Pentreguinea Road

SA18ET

St Leger Crescent

SA18DN

Windmill Terrace

SA18HA

Wallace Road

SA18NU

Wern Terrace

SA18EJ

Deepglade Close

SA18EH

Foxhole Road

SA18NH

Marcroft Road

SA18JS

Monton Terrace

SA18NJ

Gelli Street

SA18DR

St Elmo Avenue

SA18AU

Morris Lane

SA18LW

William Morris Gardens

SA18DT

Maesteg Street

SA18DE

Ruston Road

SA18LJ

St Thomas

SA18HG

Wallace Road

SA18BJ

Roseland Terrace

SA18BE

Morris Lane

SA18DH

Morris Lane

SA18JZ

Baglan Street

SA18JG

Port Tennant Road

SA18DY

Granville Road

SA18DL

Pentreguinea Road

SA18BQ

Vicarage Terrace

SA18EE

Kilvey Road

SA18DS

Jericho Road

SA18NR

Robert Owen Gardens

SA18DG

Marcroft Road

SA18NY

Hoo Street

SA18LF

Ysgol Street

SA18PA

Fabian Way

SA18HR

St Illtyds Crescent

SA18BZ

Miers Street

SA18EB

Granville Road

SA18HQ

Lee Street

SA18NX

Crymlyn Street

SA18NA

Danygraig Road

SA18NN

David Williams Terrace

SA18EQ

Canaan Row

SA18LQ

Wern Fawr Road

SA18JT

Monton Terrace

SA18LE

Ysgol Street

SA18LH

Ysgol Street

SA18ND

Pant Street

SA18DZ

Headland Road

SA18JX

Reginald Street

SA18AY

Benthall Place

SA18EF

Martins Row

SA18EU

St Leger Crescent

SA18BT

Delhi Street

SA18HD

Wallace Road

SA18HS

Longford Crescent

SA18BB

Bay View

SA18DX

Lydford Avenue

SA18NG

Grafog Street

SA18BG

Kilvey Terrace

SA18NB

Danygraig Road

SA18AT

Thomas Street

SA18AZ

Kilvey Terrace

SA18BP

Lewis Street

SA18HE

Kinley Street

SA18EZ

Grenfell Park Road

SA18BS

Balaclava Street

SA18HL

Upton Terrace

SA18BW

Delhi Street

SA18EG

Foxhole Road

SA18HF

Kinley Street

SA18DJ

Pentreguinea Road

SA18LR

Ysgol Street

SA18EY

Grenfell Park Road

SA18BY

Miers Street

SA18JN

Port Tennant Road

SA18HH

Middleton Street

SA18LZ

Danygraig Road

SA18NE

Tymawr Street

SA18JQ

Port Tennant Road

SA18BR

Balaclava Street

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.