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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.

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.