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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.

Data Sources

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