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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 moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
80
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
37.52(+2%)
Shoplifting
16.02(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.29(-2%)
Public order
10.53(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(+4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,436
25.47%
No qualifications
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

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £310,000.

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
Detached2£272,000
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached11£150,000
Terraced52£149,500

10 years median price trend in St Thomas

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.