Postcode SA2 0XE is located in an urban city, within the Townhill ward of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Townhill area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Townhill is £34,561 per year. The nearest station is Swansea, about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Cockett Woods Park.
Townhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 362 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Townhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 58.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Townhill is £34,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SA2 0XE.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cockett Woods Park | Large | Walking directions to Cockett Woods Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £148 per square foot) in Townhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £130,000 | £141 |
| Terraced | 21 | £125,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £92,000 | £65,000 |
| 2017 | £80,000 | £71,750 |
| 2018 | £84,000 | £97,000 |
| 2019 | £91,000 | £82,500 |
| 2020 | £93,250 | £81,998 |
| 2021 | £106,500 | £95,000 |
| 2022 | £112,500 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2024 | £120,500 | £118,800 |
| 2025 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £130,000 | £102,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £114 | £79 |
| 2017 | £108 | £90 |
| 2018 | £107 | £123 |
| 2019 | £126 | £101 |
| 2020 | £108 | £96 |
| 2021 | £137 | £125 |
| 2022 | £132 | £129 |
| 2023 | £131 | £146 |
| 2024 | £143 | £144 |
| 2025 | £145 | £164 |
| 2026 | £142 | £124 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA2 0XE.
In the SA2 0XE postcode area, located within Townhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SA2 0XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Golwg Yr Allt, Swansea, SA1 6RY | Walking directions to Spar |
Elected local representatives for SA2 0XE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cyril Anderson
Townhill - Elected 5 May 2022
David Henry Hopkins
Townhill - Elected 5 May 2022
Lesley Walton
Townhill - Elected 5 May 2022
Torsten Bell
Swansea West - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SA2 0XE records about 98 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SA2 0XE in Townhill is £130,000 (about £148 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SA2 0XE, including Gors Community Primary School, Townhill Community Primary School and Dylan Thomas Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SA2 0XE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 362 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swansea West covering SA2 0XE is Torsten Bell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cyril Anderson (Labour Party), David Henry Hopkins (Labour Party) and Lesley Walton (Labour Party).
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.