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About

Townhill ward lies on a steep hill overlooking Swansea city centre to the south, offering extensive views across Swansea Bay. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and several local amenities like schools and community centres. Its elevated position creates a distinct separation from the urban core below.

A notable landmark is the large water tower at its summit, a visible feature from much of the city. The ward contains significant green spaces such as Townhill Park. Public transportation, including frequent bus services, connects the area directly to the city centre and university, defining its practical relationship with the rest of Swansea.

Area overview

On average Townhill has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 57.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Townhill is £34,570 per year. Townhill is home to around 8,837 people, with a population density of about 4,800.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Townhill Population
8,837
Population density
4,800.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
59.64(+76%)
Public order
16.3(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.28(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.79(+74%)
Other theft
6.45(+41%)
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 qualifications or above
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

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£148
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£114K – £140K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £148 per square foot) in Townhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £230,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Townhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£130,000£141
Terraced21£125,000£149

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Townhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Townhill.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£92,000£65,000
2017£80,000£71,750
2018£84,000£97,000
2019£91,000£82,500
2020£93,250£81,998
2021£106,500£95,000
2022£112,500£100,000
2023£110,000£110,000
2024£120,500£118,800
2025£130,000£130,000
2026£130,000£102,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Townhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Townhill.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£114£79
2017£108£90
2018£107£123
2019£126£101
2020£108£96
2021£137£125
2022£132£129
2023£131£146
2024£143£144
2025£145£164
2026£142£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Townhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Townhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Townhill

Is Townhill safe?

Townhill records about 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Townhill?

The median sale price in Townhill is £130,000 (about £148 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Townhill?

Townhill scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Townhill sits around rank 81 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 Townhill?

The average household income in Townhill is around £34,570 per year, and 58% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Townhill?

Townhill is represented by 3 elected councillors: Cyril Anderson (Labour Party), David Henry Hopkins (Labour Party) and Lesley Walton (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Townhill

SA16UR

High View

SA16PE

Townhill Road

SA16TH

Emlyn Gardens

SA16LJ

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16PB

Townhill Road

SA16UH

Tegid Road

SA16TD

Mayhill Road

SA16QJ

Elphin Road

SA16SP

Tan Y Marian Road

SA16PF

Clos Morgannwg

SA16NW

Taliesyn Road

SA20UU

Townhill Road

SA20UY

Graiglwyd Road

SA16RU

Gors Avenue

SA16SE

Gors Avenue

SA16SX

Teilo Crescent

SA20XA

Graiglwyd Road

SA16NN

Taliesyn Road

SA16UP

Branwen Gardens

SA16TJ

Emlyn Road

SA16ST

Elfed Road

SA16RJ

Gors Avenue

SA16NQ

Cadfan Road

SA16RZ

Meadow Street

SA16RL

Gors Avenue

SA20XE

Gwynfor Road

SA16NG

Dyfed Avenue

SA16TY

Nicander Parade

SA16NF

Dyfed Avenue

SA16TN

Gwili Terrace

SA16LR

Ceri Road

SA16SA

Heol Y Gors

SA16TL

Carig Gardens

SA16NA

Pantycelyn Road

SA16RS

Gors Avenue

SA16RN

Dewi Terrace

SA16LL

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16QE

Gwent Road

SA16NR

Dyfed Close

SA16QA

Tower Gardens

SA20UZ

Graiglwyd Road

SA16NP

Dyfed Avenue

SA16AN

Golwg Yr Allt

SA16QN

Gwylfa Road

SA16SY

Teilo Crescent

SA16PG

Powys Avenue

SA16RW

Pedrog Terrace

SA16LB

Eigen Crescent

SA16TE

Emlyn Road

SA16PT

Townhill Road

SA16LH

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16UN

Granogwen Road

SA16QQ

Gwent Road

SA16LE

Eigen Crescent

SA16LN

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16LS

Ceri Road

SA16SZ

Mayhill Road

SA16LG

Gwynedd Avenue

SA16RX

Gwent Gardens

SA16PA

Townhill Road

SA16PR

Merlin Crescent

SA16QH

Elphin Road

SA16RY

Heol Y Gors

SA16NE

Dyfed Avenue

SA16NB

Pantycelyn Road

SA16SS

Islwyn Road

SA16TQ

Carig Crescent

SA16PD

Townhill Road

SA16PJ

Powys Avenue

SA16PW

Merlin Crescent

SA16ND

Pantycelyn Road

SA16SU

Teilo Crescent

SA20XG

Goronwy Road

SA16UU

Long Ridge

SA16PH

Powys Avenue

SA20UX

Graiglwyd Road

SA16QY

Gomer Road

SA16QD

Gwylfa Road

SA16RR

Gors Avenue

SA16RT

Gors Avenue

SA20YP

Townhill Gardens

SA16UW

Granogwen Road

SA16UE

Alun Road

SA16QZ

Gomer Road

SA16UG

Cadrawd Road

SA16LQ

Gwynedd Gardens

SA16QB

Townhill Road

SA16TZ

Creidiol Road

SA16QF

Gomer Gardens

SA16PN

Townhill Road

SA16QX

Gomer Road

SA16SN

Llewellyn Circle

SA16PU

Townhill Road

SA16TG

Emlyn Road

SA16RQ

Gors Avenue

SA16PQ

Powys Avenue

SA16QL

Gwylfa Road

SA16LD

Pryderi Footpath

SA16NJ

Glyndwr Place

SA16QG

Elphin Gardens

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.