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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in West Cross is £322,500 (around £290 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £235,625 and £390,000. 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
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(+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

Median price: £322,500
Price per sq ft: £290
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £236K – £390K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £290 per square foot) in West Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 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
Detached24£382,500£295
Semi-Detached30£307,500£286
Terraced22£261,000£290
Flats2£126,500£203

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£270,000£145,000£204,750£145,000
2017£293,500£104,000£205,000£160,000
2018£330,000£112,500£214,000£167,000
2019£340,000£125,000£220,000£203,500
2020£308,750£135,000£205,000£250,000
2021£350,000£116,000£248,750£222,500
2022£441,250£207,000£275,000£300,000
2023£502,000£267,500£267,475£267,500
2024£425,000£155,000£297,475£205,000
2025£422,500£136,000£352,500£235,000
2026£387,500£118,000£255,000£296,000
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£229£191£180£181
2017£219£161£199£184
2018£225£204£194£195
2019£270£202£204£205
2020£240£197£216£256
2021£272£247£227£234
2022£301£285£280£291
2023£304£282£255£270
2024£340£240£256£242
2025£312£257£289£266
2026£317£169£273£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.

Local government

Elected councillors for West Cross ward.

Local councillors

Rebecca Angharad Fogarty

West Cross - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sara Keeton

West Cross - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

All postcodesin West Cross

SA35DA

Amy Dillwyn Close

SA35LN

Ambleside

SA35TR

Llanfair Gardens

SA34UW

Lambourne Drive

SA35TN

Mumbles Road

SA35PS

Glen Road

SA35AG

Gullivers Close

SA35RJ

Southlands Drive

SA35QE

Druslyn Road

SA35RG

Ravens Walk

SA35QD

Heath Close

SA35NB

Maytree Avenue

SA35NY

Yalton

SA35LU

West Cross Lane

SA35AA

Mumbles Road

SA35PJ

Northeron

SA35RN

Rushwind Mews

SA35LG

Ilston Way

SA35RD

Fulmar Close

SA35RE

Hawkstone Close

SA35EG

West Cross

SA35NR

Westland Avenue

SA35TQ

Norton Road

SA35TU

Brooklyn Gardens

SA33JA

West Cross

SA35NT

Larkspur Drive

SA35JF

Heathwood Road

SA35TL

Bethany Lane

SA35JJ

Sweet Briar Lane

SA35LL

Kenilworth Place