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Townhill

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Townhill Population

8,837

Population density

4,800.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,049

79.77%

Other White

556

6.29%

Bangladeshi

183

2.07%

African

177

Other

160

1.81%

Total population: 8,837

Economics

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	18	£130,000	£141	£91,250	£121,250	£140,375	£210,000
Terraced	21	£125,000	£149	£65,000	£112,000	£137,000	£150,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Townhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Townhill.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Townhill.
Year	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail