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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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Cross Population

5,726

Population density

2,462.7 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,269

91.95%

Other White

130

2.27%

Other Asian

0.75%

Other

0.63%

Irish

0.61%

Total population: 5,730

Economics

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

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

Other forms of private rent

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£385,000	£271,150	£352,500	£487,500	£649,500
Flats	5	£142,000	£123,000	£135,000	£228,000	£321,600
Semi-Detached	32	£335,000	£186,050	£219,750	£392,500	£499,125
Terraced	22	£227,875	£171,200	£197,625	£271,500	£348,750

10 years median price trend in West Cross

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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