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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 16% 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
4/10
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

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £400K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £296 per square foot) in West Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £935,020.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£382,500£312
Semi-Detached33£310,000£273
Terraced23£235,000£292
Flats2£174,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£145,000£207,000£145,000
2017£336,150£104,000£205,000£157,000
2018£332,500£112,500£220,000£166,000
2019£340,000£125,000£215,000£189,500
2020£328,000£135,000£206,000£250,000
2021£350,000£116,000£246,000£223,750
2022£495,000£207,000£285,000£221,250
2023£525,000£267,500£275,000£241,000
2024£425,000£155,000£299,950£205,000
2025£402,500£137,000£330,000£225,750
2026£355,000£255,000£292,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£191£191£181
2017£223£161£200£192
2018£229£204£195£205
2019£267£202£214£213
2020£244£197£222£257
2021£279£247£233£238
2022£317£285£280£296
2023£333£282£256£281
2024£340£240£278£242
2025£317£278£291£266
2026£392£226£292
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Cross in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.