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About

West Cross is a residential ward positioned on the western edge of the city, overlooking Swansea Bay. The area is characterised by its mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to larger detached properties on leafy streets. It functions primarily as a commuter area for the city centre, with local shopping parades serving the community. The topography slopes gently toward the sea, offering views across the water from many points.

The ward includes a section of the sweeping, curving promenade that runs along Swansea Bay, a popular route for walking and cycling. This connects to the wider waterfront path system. A notable local landmark is the former Tivoli Theatre building, which has been repurposed for other commercial uses. The area contains several primary schools and is near comprehensive schools, reinforcing its family-oriented nature.

Area overview

On average West Cross has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.9% 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 5,726 people, with a population density of about 2,462.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Cross Population
5,726
Population density
2,462.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.87(+20%)
Public order
12.22(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.08(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.56(-34%)
Other theft
4.37(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,269
91.95%
Other White
130
2.27%
Other Asian
43
0.75%
Other
36
0.63%
Irish
35
0.61%
Total population: 5,730

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,924
39.67%
No qualifications
784
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
759
15.65%
Level 3 (A level)
648
13.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
6.29%
Total 16+ residents: 4,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,228
44.48%
Owns with a mortgage
651
23.58%
Social rents from council
520
18.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
8%
Other forms of private rent
67
2.43%
Total households: 2,761

Property prices in West Cross

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 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
Detached19£385,000
Flats5£142,000
Semi-Detached32£335,000
Terraced22£227,875

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

SA35PE

Golden Close

SA35AH

The Paddock

SA35LJ

Baywood Avenue

SA35JZ

Cedar Crescent

SA35QP

Slade Gardens

SA35QB

Bellevue Road

SA35NZ

Broad Parks

SA35LX

West Cross

SA35TB

Ynys Y Plant

SA35TS

West Cross Avenue

SA35PQ

Silver Close

SA35TW

Mumbles Road

SA35QL

Lundy Drive

SA35NA

Birchfield Road

SA35LW

Baywood Avenue

SA35NJ

Chestnut Avenue

SA35UB

Longfields

SA35JY

Olive Road

SA35TJ

Palmyra Court

SA35LH

Cartersford Place

SA35LP

Kenilworth Place

SA35NG

West Cross Lane

SA35QF

Heath Court

SA35HB

Sunnybank Close

SA35NX

White Grove

SA35AJ

Lilliput Lane

SA35TF

Castle Road

SA35RH

Osprey Close

SA35JN

Kenilworth Place

SA35NQ

West Cross Lane

SA35PR

Glen Road

SA35ND

Greenbank Road

SA35PD

Alderway

SA35TH

Castle Acre

SA35HD

Mulberry Avenue

SA35AQ

Lilliput Lane

SA35JW

Linden Avenue

SA35PU

Riversdale Road

SA35ES

Grange Road

SA35LY

Woodland Avenue

SA35NW

Cross Acre

SA35LF

Acacia Road

SA35JG

Warwick Place

SA35QQ

Druslyn Road

SA35EY

Moorside Road

SA35LS

West Cross Lane

SA35NL

Chestnut Avenue

SA35PF

Alderway

SA35TZ

Woodburn Drive

SA35QA

Bellevue Road

SA35LT

Dolgoy Close

SA35JD

Alderwood Road

SA35LB

Sycamore Road

SA35ET

Grange Crescent

SA35UA

Westcross Avenue

SA35JP

Fairwood Road

SA35QJ

Glen Road

SA35PL

Gonhil

SA35LA

Linden Avenue

SA35NN

Westcross Lane

SA35PH

Bettsland

SA35PB

Eastmoor Park Crescent

SA35RQ

Cormorant Way

SA35PZ

The Close

SA35TG

Druids Close

SA35TT

Hadland Terrace

SA35QN

Glen Road

SA35NE

Redwood Road

SA35LQ

Wimblewood Close

SA35RA

Southlands Drive

SA35NH

Chestnut Avenue

SA35LE

Linden Avenue

SA35TY

Druids Close

SA35SW

Palmyra Court

SA35PX

Riversdale Road

SA35RF

Rushwind Close

SA35RB

Huntsmans Cove

SA35EZ

Moorside Road

SA35JX

Cypress Avenue

SA35NP

Westland Avenue

SA35LZ

Woodland Avenue

SA35AL

Huntington Close

SA35NF

Dolgoy Gardens

SA35AD

Mumbles Road

SA35EU

Brookvale Road

SA35QR

Prospect Terrace

SA35TX

West Cross Avenue

SA35JE

Fairwood Road

SA35JT

Cypress Avenue

SA35NU

Eastland Close

SA35JU

Lilac Close

SA35TP

Norton Avenue

SA35PA

Walnut Close

SA35LR

West Cross Lane

SA35AB

Mumbles Road

SA35LD

Elmgrove Road

SA35HA

Mulberry Avenue

SA35RL

Shearwater Close

SA35PY

Bude Haven Terrace

SA35EX

Brookvale Road

Data Sources

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