Postcode SA2 0XQ is located in an urban city, within the Townhill area of Swansea in the Wales region, and forms part of the Townhill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Townhill is £34,561 per year. The median sale price in Townhill is £130,000 (around £153 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £112,250 and £141,248. 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 16 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Townhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.1% 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 0XQ.
The nearest station is Swansea located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cockett Woods Park | Large | Walking directions to Cockett Woods Park |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £153 per square foot) in Townhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £230,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £130,000 | £151 |
| Terraced | 24 | £127,500 | £153 |
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 | £120,000 |
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 | £149 | £162 |
| 2026 | £167 | £151 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SA2 0XQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 18, Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, SA2 0UX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 60, Gwynfor Road, Swansea, SA2 0XE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £112,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, SA2 0UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 15, Graiglwyd Road, Swansea, SA2 0UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 208, Gwynedd Avenue, Swansea, SA1 6LN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the SA2 0XQ postcode area, located within Townhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Gors Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Townhill Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Dylan Thomas Community School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SA2 0XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Golwg Yr Allt, Swansea, SA1 6RY | Walking directions to Spar |
Elected local representatives for SA2 0XQ, 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 0XQ records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 0XQ in Townhill is £130,000 (about £153 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to SA2 0XQ, including Gors Community Primary School, Townhill Community Primary School and Dylan Thomas Community School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SA2 0XQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16 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 0XQ 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).