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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 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
75
Deprivation level
4/10
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(+11%)
Public order
11(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.73(+8%)
Shoplifting
6.29(-9%)
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in West Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £925,000.

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
Detached20£454,000
Flats7£137,000
Semi-Detached23£262,500
Terraced22£217,500

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

SA35JT

Cypress Avenue

SA35HB

Sunnybank Close

SA35JD

Alderwood Road

SA35QE

Druslyn Road

SA35TX

West Cross Avenue

SA35UB

Longfields

SA35NZ

Broad Parks

SA35NU

Eastland Close

SA35JU

Lilac Close

SA35JY

Olive Road

SA34UW

Lambourne Drive

SA35LT

Dolgoy Close

SA35PJ

Northeron

SA35QL

Lundy Drive

SA35ES

Grange Road

SA35JP

Fairwood Road

SA35LP

Kenilworth Place

SA35EZ

Moorside Road

SA35JZ

Cedar Crescent

SA35QB

Bellevue Road

SA35TL

Bethany Lane

SA35AJ

Lilliput Lane

SA35RF

Rushwind Close

SA35TT

Hadland Terrace

SA35LY

Woodland Avenue

SA35PQ

Silver Close

SA35JN

Kenilworth Place

SA35TU

Brooklyn Gardens

SA35NY

Yalton

SA35PZ

The Close

Data Sources

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