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SA1 8HW

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St Thomas

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Detailed insights for SA1 8HW

Overview

Postcode SA1 8HW is located in an urban city, within the St Thomas ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the St Thomas area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jersey Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

St Thomas has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 749 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

St Thomas has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Thomas is £39,787 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA1 8HW.

Transport

The nearest station is Swansea located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SA1 8HW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Swansea

N/A

Walking directions to Swansea

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SA1 8HW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miJersey ParkSmallWalking directions to Jersey Park

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
1,766.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
43.21(+572%)
Violence and sexual offences
43.21(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.09(+16%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+259%)
Public order
8.92(+9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
91.73%
Other White
10
3.76%
Bangladeshi
4
1.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.5%
Irish
2
0.75%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
26.67%
No qualifications
59
26.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.56%
Level 3 (A level)
31
13.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
8%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
44.07%
Owns with a mortgage
41
34.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.86%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.08%
Shared ownership
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

Property prices in St Thomas

Median price£149,500
Price per sq ft£151
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£126K – £170K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £149,500 (about £151 per square foot) in St Thomas area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £239,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Thomas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£227,000£291
Terraced65£149,000£150
Semi-Detached6£145,000£161
Flats1£105,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Thomas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£117,000£98,000
2017£152,500£127,500£95,500
2018£129,000£115,750£105,000
2019£163,750£130,000£113,000
2020£189,000£110,000£118,500
2021£163,000£136,000£129,000
2022£211,250£181,000£130,000
2023£200,000£140,000£132,500
2024£210,000£168,000£130,000
2025£272,000£132,500£150,000
2026£220,000£200,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Thomas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129£95
2017£142£151£99
2018£140£139£106
2019£162£154£123
2020£191£132£118
2021£210£153£130
2022£238£184£135
2023£116£163£134
2024£230£185£143
2025£324£167£146
2026£341£160£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Thomas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Thomas in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 8HW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA1 8HW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 20262, Harbour View, Swansea, SA1 8HWTerracedFreehold£165,000
25 Sept 202512, Gwynne Terrace, Swansea, SA1 8HPTerracedFreehold£146,000
12 Sept 20256, St Illtyds Crescent, Swansea, SA1 8HRTerracedFreehold£239,000
12 Sept 20255, Longford Crescent, Swansea, SA1 8HSTerracedFreehold£210,000
12 Sept 20253, Margaret Street, Swansea, SA1 8HTTerracedLeasehold£170,000

Schools

In the SA1 8HW postcode area, located within St Thomas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SA1 8HW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableDanygraig Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Thomas Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableYsgol Crug GlasWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA1 8HW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SA1 8HW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExpressLangdon Road, Swansea, SA1 8QYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miPremier Convenience Store20 Delhi Street, Swansea, SA1 8BTWalking directions to Premier Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SA1 8HW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hayley Joanne Gwilliam

St Thomas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Joe Hale

St Thomas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Carolyn Harris

Neath and Swansea East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictSwanseaW06000011
Parliamentary ConstituencyNeath and Swansea EastW07000103
WardSt ThomasW05001065
ParishSt ThomasW04001035
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St ThomasW02000188
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swansea 021DW01000852
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SA1 8HW

Is SA1 8HW (St Thomas) safe?

The area around SA1 8HW records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SA1 8HW?

The median sale price around SA1 8HW in St Thomas is £149,500 (about £151 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SA1 8HW?

There are 3 schools close to SA1 8HW, including Danygraig Primary School, St Thomas Community Primary School and Ysgol Crug Glas. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SA1 8HW?

The closest station to SA1 8HW is Swansea, about 1,459 m away.

How deprived is the area around SA1 8HW?

SA1 8HW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 749 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SA1 8HW (St Thomas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East covering SA1 8HW is Carolyn Harris (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hayley Joanne Gwilliam (Labour Party) and Joe Hale (Labour Party).

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.