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About

Townhill is a residential district situated on a steep hill overlooking Swansea city centre and the bay. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and low-rise flats lining its winding streets. Local amenities include a small shopping precinct, a primary school, and several community centres. The elevated position provides expansive views across the urban landscape below, defining much of its character.

A notable local feature is the large, multi-tiered concrete staircase connecting different levels of the neighbourhood, serving as a key pedestrian route. The area has direct access to Townhill Park, a sizeable green space with playing fields. Public transport links, primarily bus services, run along the main roads to the city centre and university. The community is served by its own medical practice and library facility.

Area overview

On average Townhill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 58.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Townhill is £34,561 per year. Townhill is home to around 8,837 people, with a population density of about 4,887.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
58%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Townhill Population
8,837
Population density
4,887.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.26(+40%)
Public order
14.94(+67%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.47(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.32(+40%)
Other theft
6(+19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,049
79.77%
Other White
556
6.29%
Bangladeshi
183
2.07%
African
177
2%
Other
160
1.81%
Total population: 8,837

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,163
33.75%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,225
19.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
954
14.89%
Level 3 (A level)
845
13.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
621
9.69%
Total 16+ residents: 6,408

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,071
54.83%
Owns outright
622
16.47%
Owns with a mortgage
507
13.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
334
8.84%
Other social rented
138
3.65%
Total households: 3,777

Property prices in Townhill

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Townhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £260,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Townhill 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 Townhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£180,000
Semi-Detached23£125,000
Terraced26£130,000

10 years median price trend in Townhill

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

All postcodes in Townhill

SA16AN

Golwg Yr Allt

SA16UR

High View

SA16LH

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16LL

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16NQ

Cadfan Road

SA16NL

Ceiriog Road

SA16RJ

Gors Avenue

SA20UZ

Graiglwyd Road

SA16PP

Merlin Crescent

SA16SN

Llewellyn Circle

SA16QE

Gwent Road

SA16JZ

Penygraig Road

SA16QB

Townhill Road

SA16RQ

Gors Avenue

SA16RZ

Meadow Street

SA16TJ

Emlyn Road

SA16TY

Nicander Parade

SA16TZ

Creidiol Road

SA16LR

Ceri Road

SA16NB

Pantycelyn Road

SA16QQ

Gwent Road

SA16RW

Pedrog Terrace

SA16TL

Carig Gardens

SA16SE

Gors Avenue

SA16TX

Nicander Parade

SA16UP

Branwen Gardens

SA16ND

Pantycelyn Road

SA16QZ

Gomer Road

SA16UU

Long Ridge

SA16LB

Eigen Crescent

SA16LE

Eigen Crescent

SA16NJ

Glyndwr Place

SA20YP

Townhill Gardens

SA16SU

Teilo Crescent

SA16RX

Gwent Gardens

SA16SS

Islwyn Road

SA16TF

Emlyn Road

SA16LG

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16NW

Taliesyn Road

SA16PD

Townhill Road

SA16PS

Merlin Crescent

SA16RT

Gors Avenue

SA16TH

Emlyn Gardens

SA16SP

Tan Y Marian Road

SA16UD

Berw Road

SA16UH

Tegid Road

SA16PU

Townhill Road

SA16QY

Gomer Road

SA16SA

Heol Y Gors

SA16SW

Tan Y Marian Road

SA16NP

Dyfed Avenue

SA16QG

Elphin Gardens

SA16QJ

Elphin Road

SA16RR

Gors Avenue

SA16LA

Penygraig Road

SA16NA

Pantycelyn Road

SA16ST

Elfed Road

SA16PJ

Powys Avenue

SA16PR

Merlin Crescent

SA16QU

Geiriol Road

SA20XF

Gwynfor Road

SA16PE

Townhill Road

SA16TD

Mayhill Road

SA16QN

Gwylfa Road

SA16TW

Gwili Terrace

SA16PA

Townhill Road

SA20UX

Graiglwyd Road

SA16QH

Elphin Road

SA16NE

Dyfed Avenue

SA16PQ

Powys Avenue

SA16PW

Merlin Crescent

SA20UU

Townhill Road

SA16LJ

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16QR

Geiriol Road

SA16UE

Alun Road

SA16QD

Gwylfa Road

SA16QF

Gomer Gardens

SA16RN

Dewi Terrace

SA16RY

Heol Y Gors

SA16TE

Emlyn Road

SA16PH

Powys Avenue

SA16RL

Gors Avenue

SA16RU

Gors Avenue

SA16QA

Tower Gardens

SA16SR

Islwyn Road

SA16PB

Townhill Road

SA20UY

Graiglwyd Road

SA16SZ

Mayhill Road

SA20XE

Gwynfor Road

SA16NH

Caradog Place

SA16RS

Gors Avenue

SA20XQ

Goronwy Road

SA16PL

Powys Gardens

SA16PN

Townhill Road

SA16LS

Ceri Road

SA16TA

Mayhill Road

SA16US

High View

SA16LD

Pryderi Footpath

SA16UB

Cadwaladr Circle

SA16NG

Dyfed Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/02/2026.