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About

West Cross sits on a gentle slope overlooking Swansea Bay, primarily a residential neighbourhood with a mix of housing styles. The area is characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and proximity to the coastal path, offering direct access to the promenade and views across the water.

The local landscape is defined by the steep, wooded valleys of Clyne and Brynmill, with their public parks and gardens threading through the community. Clyne Gardens is a notable local feature, known for its extensive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas that create a vivid display in spring.

Area overview

On average West Cross has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Cross is £46,730 per year. West Cross is home to around 6,278 people, with a population density of about 2,529.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Cross Population
6,278
Population density
2,529.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.27(+10%)
Public order
11.15(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.81(-40%)
Other theft
3.98(-13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,777
92.02%
Other White
142
2.26%
Other Asian
45
0.72%
Other
39
0.62%
Irish
37
0.59%
Total population: 6,278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,153
40.52%
No qualifications
821
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
820
15.43%
Level 3 (A level)
720
13.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
335
6.31%
Total 16+ residents: 5,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,372
45.61%
Owns with a mortgage
725
24.1%
Social rents from council
522
17.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
244
8.11%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.33%
Total households: 3,008

Property prices in West Cross

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in West Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Cross 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 West Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached33£320,000
Detached25£382,500
Flats5£142,000
Terraced24£225,750

10 years median price trend in West Cross

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

All postcodes in West Cross

SA35LX

West Cross

SA35RE

Hawkstone Close

SA35TJ

Palmyra Court

SA35QF

Heath Court

SA35LB

Sycamore Road

SA34TP

Hatherleigh Drive

SA35AH

The Paddock

SA35TW

Mumbles Road

SA35RA

Southlands Drive

SA35UA

Westcross Avenue

SA35EZ

Moorside Road

SA35RL

Shearwater Close

SA35PH

Bettsland

SA35LT

Dolgoy Close

SA35QL

Lundy Drive

SA35NL

Chestnut Avenue

SA35AL

Huntington Close

SA35PJ

Northeron

SA35LN

Ambleside

SA35TQ

Norton Road

SA35TZ

Woodburn Drive

SA35RW

Oak Tree Close

SA35JD

Alderwood Road

SA35LJ

Baywood Avenue

SA34TN

Challacombe Place

SA35TY

Druids Close

SA35PZ

The Close

SA34UZ

Hollybush Close

SA35JY

Olive Road

SA35AD

Mumbles Road

SA35PY

Bude Haven Terrace

SA35RG

Ravens Walk

SA35QN

Glen Road

SA33JA

West Cross

SA35QJ

Glen Road

SA35LA

Linden Avenue

SA35ET

Grange Crescent

SA35NA

Birchfield Road

SA35PR

Glen Road

SA35LH

Cartersford Place

SA35JG

Warwick Place

SA35QR

Prospect Terrace

SA35QA

Bellevue Road

SA35AQ

Lilliput Lane

SA35LZ

Woodland Avenue

SA35PF

Alderway

SA35RF

Rushwind Close

SA35NQ

West Cross Lane

SA35NZ

Broad Parks

SA35EU

Brookvale Road

SA35QE

Druslyn Road

SA35RJ

Southlands Drive

SA34TY

Highmead Avenue

SA35TF

Castle Road

SA35NY

Yalton

SA35JE

Fairwood Road

SA35TB

Ynys Y Plant

SA35JF

Heathwood Road

SA35PU

Riversdale Road

SA34UY

Appledore Place

SA34UT

Dawlish Close

SA35RY

Buttercup Court

SA35RN

Rushwind Mews

SA35LE

Linden Avenue

SA34TW

Burnham Drive

SA35SW

Palmyra Court

SA35LQ

Wimblewood Close

SA35TL

Bethany Lane

SA35QP

Slade Gardens

SA35RR

Heol Y Garreg Wen

SA35LU

West Cross Lane

SA35HB

Sunnybank Close

SA35PS

Glen Road

SA35HD

Mulberry Avenue

SA35PD

Alderway

SA34UW

Lambourne Drive

SA35QD

Heath Close

SA35NT

Larkspur Drive

SA35BQ

Maes Yr Eos

SA35ES

Grange Road

SA35RP

Ffordd Draenen Ddu

SA35TG

Druids Close

SA35NU

Eastland Close

SA35JJ

Sweet Briar Lane

SA35NH

Chestnut Avenue

SA35NG

West Cross Lane

SA35NF

Dolgoy Gardens

SA35LY

Woodland Avenue

SA35EY

Moorside Road

SA35JT

Cypress Avenue

SA35LG

Ilston Way

SA35ND

Greenbank Road

SA35PL

Gonhil

SA35NX

White Grove

SA35JU

Lilac Close

SA35AG

Gullivers Close

SA35LR

West Cross Lane

SA35TR

Llanfair Gardens

SA35LS

West Cross Lane

SA35AA

Mumbles Road

Data Sources

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