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About

Waterfront ward sits along the southern edge of Swansea, directly fronting Swansea Bay. The area encompasses the marina and the former docklands, now largely redeveloped. It includes the Maritime Quarter and extends inland to the city's main railway station. The land is flat, defined by its industrial heritage and modern residential conversions.

The National Waterfront Museum, detailing Wales's industrial past, is a central feature. The long sweep of the promenade provides views across the bay to Mumbles Head. The area's layout is a clear blend of old dock infrastructure and newer apartment buildings, with the tidal marina at its core.

Area overview

On average Waterfront has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 760 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterfront is £37,050 per year. Waterfront is home to around 3,601 people, with a population density of about 1,062.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
760
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waterfront Population
3,601
Population density
1,062.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
362.68(+969%)
Shoplifting
204.67(+3083%)
Anti-social behaviour
168.56(+1196%)
Public order
108.86(+1224%)
Other theft
63.04(+1276%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,457
68.25%
Other White
282
7.83%
Chinese
175
4.86%
Arab
148
4.11%
Other Asian
94
2.61%
Total population: 3,600

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,662
48.6%
Level 3 (A level)
540
15.79%
No qualifications
507
14.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
264
7.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
223
6.52%
Total 16+ residents: 3,420

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
919
40.25%
Owns outright
441
19.32%
Other social rented
381
16.69%
Owns with a mortgage
317
13.89%
Social rents from council
100
4.38%
Total households: 2,283

Property prices in Waterfront

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waterfront 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 Waterfront over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£500,000
Flats47£155,000
Semi-Detached1£305,000
Terraced15£330,000

10 years median price trend in Waterfront

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

All postcodes in Waterfront

SA18AG

Heol Y Brenin

SA11YG

Chelhydra Walk

SA19TW

Oystermouth Road

SA18RB

Langdon Road

SA18JA

Quay Parade

SA18EL

Lamberts Road

SA11SW

Burrows Place

SA11YJ

Camona Drive

SA11WG

Waterfront

SA11RR

Somerset Place

SA18PH

Heol Y Brenin

SA19TA

Oystermouth Road

SA18RG

Swallow Street

SA11AZ

St Margarets Court

SA11UP

Fishmarket Quay

SA18AW

Kings Road

SA18AA

Waterfront

SA19SA

Waterfront

SA13XL

Pocketts Wharf

SA18RE

Langdon Road

SA11XA

Trawler Road

SA13XG

Victoria Quay

SA11RQ

Cambrian Place

SA19SD

Waterfront

SA13XF

Dewsbury Court

SA13XH

Arethusa Quay

SA18PP

Kings Road

SA18AJ

Kings Road

SA11SD

St Catherines Court

SA11PG

Trawler Road

SA11YF

Trawler Road

SA13XD

York Court

SA11LB

Trawler Road

SA11YW

St Vincent Crescent

SA18ER

Quayside Court

SA11RE

East Burrows Road

SA19SG

Oystermouth Road

SA11UF

Abernethy Quay

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.