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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 760 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 8.9× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waterfront is £37,041 per year. The median sale price in Waterfront is £162,000 (around £250 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £125,000 and £210,000. 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

6/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Waterfront Population

3,601

Population density

1,062.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

2,457

68.25%

Other White

282

7.83%

Chinese

175

4.86%

Arab

148

4.11%

Other Asian

2.61%

Total population: 3,600

Economics

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

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

Median price: £162,000

Price per sq ft: £250

Sales (last 12 months): 65

Typical range (middle 50%): £125K – £210K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Waterfront area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waterfront over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	2	£449,500	£319	£372,550	£406,750	£492,250	£526,450
Terraced	10	£295,000	£250	£148,250	£231,250	£332,250	£460,373
Flats	53	£155,000	£250	£86,000	£123,800	£178,500	£234,400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waterfront.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£138,500	—	£240,000
2017	£149,500	£265,000	£218,498
2018	£142,000	£250,000	£261,250
2019	£158,500	£244,950	£299,000
2020	£154,000	£320,000	£321,500
2021	£145,000	£365,000	£320,000
2022	£159,000	£335,000	£325,000
2023	£155,000	£223,500	£306,000
2024	£152,750	—	£325,000
2025	£155,000	£364,000	£330,000
2026	£160,000	—	£310,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waterfront.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£218	—	£208
2017	£224	£208	£204
2018	£233	£192	£197
2019	£233	£209	£197
2020	£237	£219	£205
2021	£232	£231	£210
2022	£245	£267	£250
2023	£250	£235	£263
2024	£257	—	£238
2025	£250	£266	£246
2026	£239	—	£293

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Local government

Elected councillors for Waterfront ward.

Local councillors

Sam Bennett

Waterfront - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Waterfront

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waterfront

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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Local councillors

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