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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 763 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
763
Deprivation level
6/10
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
361.29(+885%)
Shoplifting
227.16(+3173%)
Anti-social behaviour
163.01(+1023%)
Public order
115.52(+1194%)
Other theft
64.7(+1184%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 in Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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
Flats48£151,250
Semi-Detached1£305,000
Terraced17£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

SA18ER

Quayside Court

SA18QW

Lamberts Road

SA11YE

Highmoor

SA18EW

Heol Ynys

SA18RD

Yr Hafan

SA11RL

Cambrian Place

SA11RR

Somerset Place

SA11SN

Victoria Road

SA11XZ

Trawler Road

SA11QR

Roberts Road

SA18AL

Kings Road

SA11LY

Roberts Road

SA11YG

Chelhydra Walk

SA18FE

Kings Road

SA11TY

Gloucester Place

SA11XY

Patagonia Walk

SA18AH

Kings Road

SA18JA

Quay Parade

SA18QP

Port Tennant Road

SA18RA

Emily Court

SA13XD

York Court

SA18QT

Langdon Road

SA18QZ

Langdon Road

SA11SA

St Stephens Court

SA13ST

Oystermouth Road

SA13XF

Dewsbury Court

SA18PJ

Heol Y Brenin

SA11XB

Trawler Road

SA13SA

Bathurst Street

SA18PL

Kings Road

SA11RQ

Cambrian Place

SA11XW

Trawler Road

SA11UG

St Nicholas Square

SA11YQ

Marine Walk

SA18SB

Roberts Road

SA11FZ

Trawler Road

SA11RJ

Roberts Road

SA13XL

Pocketts Wharf

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.