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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 moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
118
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
60.43(+65%)
Public order
16.52(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.05(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.69(+69%)
Other theft
7.36(+46%)
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

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £126,525 in Townhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £255,000.

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
Terraced23£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: 16/01/2026.